On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:58:51 -0800 (PST), "Jerry G." wrote:

You can probably order replacement parts from the manufacture.

The more complicated alternative is to look at some of the local
electronic parts dealers and see if you can match up a set of spade
lungs. You can also get some copper alloy sheet metal of the same
gauge as the origional spades, and make your own pieces.

I got some sheet brass that might be suitable.

Another solution is to get a battery holder at an electronics parts
dealer and see how you can innovate a new battery holder for your
unit.

Don't know where I'd put the holder save just hanging it inside
the wall.

Personly, I would see if I can buy replacement parts from the
manufacture.

Oh, I didn't neglect that possibility. Couldn't find anything
on the net, tho.

P


On Nov 27, 11:56*am, Puddin' Man wrote:
White-Rodgers 1F90-51/-60 digital, programmable thermostat from
about 1987.

Mea Culpa: I left 3 Duracell AA batteries in the unit for years and years.
Corroded the little spade connectors so bad that 2 broke off.

I jerry-rigged something that got it going again, but it's so
flimsy that it could fail anytime. And it's cold, Cold, COLD
nowadays (midwest US).

It looks like a common design. Copper spade connectors that mount
in a groove in the plastic on one end, extend to allow contact
with the battery poles on the other.

Any suggestions on how to do a substantial repair? It's a great old
(4 wire, single-stage) control, there's a zillion of them around
here yet in service: in friends houses, businesses, etc. Moreover, I
got nooooooo idea what t-stats they got on the market currently or
how they might wire.

* Thx,
* P

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"Take Yo' Hand Out My Pocket (I Ain't Got Nothing What Belongs To You)!"
- Rice Miller, who probably never even _heard_ of GW Bush, Paulson, etc