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it works by having the bimetallic strip coil turning away after the iron is heated to a certain temperature so the iron has a certain temp to reach and the thermostat would keep turning on and off so the temperature would still remain constant and therefore the iron can still be used even if left out for awhile.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA bi-metal thermostat is simply a device in which two pieces of dissimilar metal are fused together. One of the pieces of metal will expand at a different rate than the other, causing the bi-metal thermostat to bend to one side. That action is used by engineers to operate a switch which "makes" or "breaks" the contact that operates the heating coil of the iron.
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∙ 13y agoIt is to keep the iron cool - so the iron does not get to hot , it helps to keep the temperature in balance!
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What will happen in the absence of iron cylinder in a moving coil galvanometer?
it will not work
What size wire to use to install a thermostat?
Use what is called bell wire or thermostat wire.
How do you know if your geyser thermostat is not working?
Disconnect power to geyser and remove the thermostat. Turn heat selector to maximum and with the thermostat removed from the geyser and electrical wiring, test for continuity between the input and output sides of the (L)ive side. If there is continuity the thermostat is ok and the fault may then lie with the element.
Is iron a semiconductor?
iron is a conductor.
What is the difference between a single pole breaker and a double pole breaker?
Courtesy of Ace Hardware - I found it on their site · What is the difference between a double pole and a single pole thermostat?Single pole thermostats breaks only one side of the power line to your heater and cannot be turned off. Therefore, power is continuous to the heater even if it is not running. The control knob will have a low temperature setting without an off position. Single pole Thermostats uses only two wires. This means that even if the temperature dial is turned all the way down, voltage is still going into the heater through one line. This may pose a hazard to anyone who might perform electrical work on the heater without realizing that the circuit was still on. You will need to turn off the power at the circuit breaker before electrical repairs can be made safely.Double pole thermostats breaks both sides of the power line; therefore all power to the heater is interrupted. This acts as a safeguard for people performing electrical work on the heater. However, to be on the safe side, you should always turn off the power at the circuit breaker, not at the thermostat, before making any electrical repairs. A double pole will uses four wires and has a off position on the thermostat.Since they are inherently safer, you should always try to use double-pole thermostats, if possible. Another advantage of a double-pole thermostat is that you can turn it completely off and the heat will not come on no matter how cold your room gets. But with a single-pole unit, the thermostat will turn the heat on even if set on the lowest setting.CHECK YOUR LOCAL CODES FOR BUILDING REQUIREMENTS IN DETERMINING IF YOU NEED A SINGLE OR DOUBLE POLE THERMOSTAT BEFORE PURCHASING OR INSTALLING. How can I determine if I have a single or double pole thermostat?Usually, you can tell the difference between a single pole and double-pole thermostat by looking at the dial. A double-pole normally has an "Off" position on the dial whereas a single-pole thermostat does not. The only sure way to tell which kind you have is to remove it from the wall and count the wires connected to it. A double-pole thermostat will have four wires that switches both hot wires whereas a single-pole thermostat will have two wires that only switches one of the hot wires. Can I use a single or double pole thermostat with a 120, 208, or 240 volt heater?Yes. Can I use 1 thermostat to control more than 1 baseboard heater?Built-in thermostats (mounted directly on baseboard) are designed for single heater use. However, it is possible to control more than 1 heater on a wall thermostat if the thermostat rating is not exceeded. Can I mount the thermostat on one side and wire the baseboard heater on the opposite side?No, the thermostat requires power from the supply wires and must be wired in conjunction with the baseboard heater. Is a built-in or a wall mount thermostat better?A built-in control is convenient when the walls are already finished. The built-in thermostat is also convenient to install. However, the wall thermostat is a more accurate way to control the room temperature, is more convenient to use, and has a broader selection of models. The use of electronic thermostats provides more accuracy and saves you money on your electric bill. Can all of the heaters in my house be controlled by one thermostat?There are many benefits to zonal heating. Zonal systems save energy by not heating unoccupied rooms and provide the ultimate in comfort by allowing occupied zones to be heated specifically to individual needs. The purpose of each zone's (room) heater is to heat that specific zone per the set point of the individual thermostat. What is the difference between a low voltage and a line voltage thermostat?Low voltage thermostats should be used when the heater load is greater than 3,800 watts such as commercial heater or central forced air systems.Line voltage thermostats should be used for zonal heat systems such as electric fan heaters, baseboard heaters and radiant heaters. What should I do if my wall thermostat feels hot to the touch?Cadet recommends you replace the thermostat. A hot thermostat indicates that it is not working efficiently; decreasing its accuracy. NOTE: A normal operating thermostat will be slightly warmer than the room temperature by 3 to 5 degrees. Can I use a wall mount thermostat to control my heater if it has an in-built thermostat?Yes, to bypass the in-built thermostat, turn the thermostat on the heater to the highest setting, then use the wall thermostat to regulate the room temperature.
How does a clothes iron work?
Answerwell it has a thermostat which heats the teflon sheet.
Does an electric iron have a thermostat?
yes it does
How is the gas thermostat different from the thermostat in iron?
A thermostat on the wall measures air temperature to control a gas or electric heating (or air conditioning) system.A thermostat in a clothes iron measures the temperature of the metal ironing plate to control the electrical heating element in the clothes iron.
How does the thermosta on an iron work?
The thermostat on an iron works by turning the power to the heating coils on and off. This regulates the temperature of the iron, keeping it at the desired temperature. Usually, the thermostat is a bi-metallic switch, which moves in response to heat. The knob changes the pressure on the switch, which changes the amount of heat required to turn the switch off.
How do electric irons work?
Irons are rather simple in how they work. They work like an electric heater. They have a heating element made out of a metal alloy that gets hot when electricity is applied. Wired in series with the heating element is a thermostat. The thermostat is made of two electrical contacts that are designed to bend away from each other as the iron gets hot. The knob turns a screw which control how hard the contacts must bend to separate and break the electrical connection. The higher the thermostat is turned, the hotter the iron must get before the electrical contacts separate. Then when the iron starts to cool, the contacts make connection again, thus keeping the iron steadily at the desired temperature.
Does the negative feedback work like a stove or thermostat?
Thermostat
What will happen if there is no thermostat to regulate the temperature in an electric iron?
The iron become overheated and can destroy sensible materials.
Will the AC work if you remove the thermostat?
yes Thermostat has no effect on A/C
How does a electric iron work?
An electric iron consist of basically a heating coil and heat control circuit viz thermostat. Thermostat act as a switch. When we switch on the electric iron current flows throught the heating coil. The heat in the heating coil causes expansion in the thermostat which gradually disconnects the supply. [ see the working of thermostat].
Your house thermostat wont work on auto switch?
have you changed the battery in the thermostat?
Is the thermostat bad?
Only if the thermostat doesn't work. This question needs more information.
What does a thermostat do and how does a thermostat work?
the thermostat used to control the heater and after we select the four pole switch to some number the thermostat start connect the power to the heater at the same time the heater start to heat and when we select the switch to zero position the heater not work
