On 4 Mar 2005 03:53:29 -0800, (Daniel Towner)
wrote:

Hi all,

The thermostat control in my night storage heater seized up recently,
causing overheating. Fortunately, the thermal fuse did its job, and
cut the power. I've now unseized the thermostat, and need to replace
the fuse. Should I buy the fuse from a spare distributor (for about
15UKP), or can I fit a thermal fuse bought from Maplins for 50 pence?.
Is there any real difference between the two types of fuse? The lowest
temperature Maplin fuse is 93 deg. C. which seems rather high. Roughly
what temperature should it cut-out at?

thanks,

dan.

hi dan,
i very much doubt that a thermal cutout/fuse costing 50p will be
capable of taking the load current of a storage heater. the best
advice is to get the correct part as specified by the manufacture, as
this is a safety critical component, stops the house burning down.
furthermore are you sure the thermostat is ok ?
regards
bob