FAQs

General

What is the dimple on a thermal protector?

Is there an explosion proof thermostat?

What is the standard differential (hysteresis or ΔT) of the 1/2" Disc Thermostat?

Are tighter or wider differentials available?

What is the tolerance on opening and reset?

Are 1/2” Discs available in a one shot (one shot meaning that it actuates once and cannot be reset)?

Can the thermostat withstand vibration?

Can the thermostats withstand DC voltages?

Are the OA and CA thermostats submersible?

How do I know if I need gold contacts?

At what rate of temperature rise will these devices remain accurate?

Will the thermostat fail open or closed?

Why does the thermostat rattle?

What Capillary length is available?

How many inches of capillary should I immerse in the media?

What type of media is used in testing bulb and capillary thermostats?

What is the rate of temperature rise while testing bulb and capillaries?

At what rate of heat increase is the bulb and capillary most accurate?

What is the differential (also referred to hysteresis) available on bulb and capillaries?

Which stainless steel used on the Bulb and Capillary?

Does the bulb and capillary lose accuracy with longer capillary lengths?

What is the CAP-MR series rated to?

Should I use a collet knob, push-on knob, or a set screw knob on my application?

What materials are Selco knobs made of?

What is your minimum order for knobs?

What is your lead-time for knobs?

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for your electronic controls?

Can I get a sample of an electronic control so I can test it out?

I like the (Selco Control), but it needs to do (minor change). Can you do that?

I want to work with Selco to design a custom control, but it will need to get agency approvals like UL or CSA. How do we do that?

I need to repair my equipment, and the control needed is from Selco Products. How do I buy a replacement part?

Our engineering and manufacturing capabilities are next level and we have a team of people ready to work with you.