Jim Yanik wrote in message
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I have a Presto "Grandpappy" deep fryer that died the other day;the
thermal
fuse is open.I can't read the markings on it.Can anyone suggest a suitable
replacement? I believe the fryer runs at around 350-400degF.
(there's a separate thermostat to control temp.)
it's rated at 1500 watts. The heating element ohms OK.


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Jim Yanik
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I've looked at the rupture point of fusible resistors before but not looked
at a failed thermal fuse.
Is it possible to place the remnants on a heated surface with temperature
monitoring and see when the conductor melts again ?
Failing that try low and gradually increase temp rating

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