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need to find supplier for thernal switch
I have 10 Kitchen Aid coffee makers that all have the same problem
that I want to repair. The problem is a defective thermal switch in the heating element. I googled for a supplier/manufacturer for the defective switch but came up dry. The number on the component is 155431 0 5 0 N T1 318C. Can someone tell me how else I can find a supplier. If I can't find a supplier, can I just use another thermal switch from one of the other coffee makers to replace the defective one even though the component numbers are different? At least this way, I could repair 1/2 of the coffee makers. The number on the thermal switch that I want to use as a replacement is 161471 019 190C. I think the last number on both components refers to the temperature the switch opens. If I am correct, it should be safe because the replacement switch has a lower switching temperature than the defective one, and therefore would open up and interupt the power at a lower temperature. By the way, all the switches (4 of them) are in series and therefore if one opens up then the whole circuit is opened. The one that would open up first is the one with the lowest temperature rating and for this reason I think it would be safe to go ahead and use the replacement switches from the other units. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Blaine Young |
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blaine YOung wrote:
I have 10 Kitchen Aid coffee makers that all have the same problem that I want to repair. The problem is a defective thermal switch in the heating element. I googled for a supplier/manufacturer for the defective switch but came up dry. The number on the component is 155431 0 5 0 N T1 318C. Can someone tell me how else I can find a supplier. If I can't find a supplier, can I just use another thermal switch from one of the other coffee makers to replace the defective one even though the component numbers are different? At least this way, I could repair 1/2 of the coffee makers. The number on the thermal switch that I want to use as a replacement is 161471 019 190C. I think the last number on both components refers to the temperature the switch opens. If I am correct, it should be safe because the replacement switch has a lower switching temperature than the defective one, and therefore would open up and interupt the power at a lower temperature. By the way, all the switches (4 of them) are in series and therefore if one opens up then the whole circuit is opened. The one that would open up first is the one with the lowest temperature rating and for this reason I think it would be safe to go ahead and use the replacement switches from the other units. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Blaine Young The stakes are high and your legal problems outweigh the technical ones. Use the correct thermal switch. Thermal switches are there for a reason. If it blew, there's likely a cause. Yes, sometimes they just let go, but I'd be wary. Depending on where they are, you may have to spot weld the replacement. If you don't know or can't get the correct thermal switch, throw out the coffee maker. It's not worth a fire. Now, let's do a little reading between the lines...dangerous, I know, but sometimes instructive. Why the heck would anyone need 10 coffee makers? The most likely reason is that they intend to sell them. If you were a buyer, would you want to buy a fire hazard? If your house caught fire, wouldn't you want to sue the pants off the seller? And you'd probably win. Limit your liability. Get the EXACT thermal switch. Try kitchen aid. OR an appliance repair shop. Either will probably cost more than you want to spend. mike -- Return address is VALID. Bunch of stuff For Sale and Wanted at the link below. Toshiba & Compaq LiIon Batteries, Test Equipment Honda CB-125S $800 in PDX TEK Sampling Sweep Plugin and RM564 Tek 2465 $800, ham radio, 30pS pulser Tektronix Concept Books, spot welding head... http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Monitor/4710/ |
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blaine YOung:
Have you tried searching the web for the proper replacement parts?? Yes, "lower" temperature rating is a safe substitution........ have you contacted KitchenAid or their authorized servicer for the proper replacement part? You need to learn how to use your search engines..... just a minute ago Yahoo provided hundreds of good hits in response to my two different search inquiries "kitchenaid coffee maker" and "kitchenaid repair parts" The very first search return on the first search is the following link: http://www.repairclinic.com/0070.asp?Brand=121 Also you can go to KitchenAid's web site at http://www.kitchenaid.com/ Plan to spend some time searching around and utilize the power of your own favorite search engines..... It took less than a minute to find the above answers for this reply to your post. By the way..... KitchenAid is all one word ...... look how it is written on the products you have.... that is how you need to most successfully search for things related to KitchenAid. -- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "blaine YOung" wrote in message om... I have 10 Kitchen Aid coffee makers that all have the same problem that I want to repair. The problem is a defective thermal switch in the heating element. I googled for a supplier/manufacturer for the defective switch but came up dry. The number on the component is 155431 0 5 0 N T1 318C. Can someone tell me how else I can find a supplier. If I can't find a supplier, can I just use another thermal switch from one of the other coffee makers to replace the defective one even though the component numbers are different? At least this way, I could repair 1/2 of the coffee makers. The number on the thermal switch that I want to use as a replacement is 161471 019 190C. I think the last number on both components refers to the temperature the switch opens. If I am correct, it should be safe because the replacement switch has a lower switching temperature than the defective one, and therefore would open up and interupt the power at a lower temperature. By the way, all the switches (4 of them) are in series and therefore if one opens up then the whole circuit is opened. The one that would open up first is the one with the lowest temperature rating and for this reason I think it would be safe to go ahead and use the replacement switches from the other units. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Blaine Young |
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Thanks Mike and Daniel. I have searched on the web using google but
not yahoo and was coming up with nothing. I have contacted KitchenAid but the person wasn't very helpful. I'll try again and maybe I'll get a different, more helpful person. Yes, the reason why I have 10 of them is because they came on a pallet of liquidation products that I was turning around and selling. The specific problem with this thermal switch is that the copper/bimetal disc in the bottom of the switch is missing ... likely a manufacturer's defect. The thermal switch is mounted on with a nut and so it is easy to replace. Thanks again. These google groups are invaluable! Blaine Young |
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