On Sat, 17 Dec 2005, Spehro Pefhany wrote:

> At 11:26 PM 12/17/2005 +0200, you wrote:
>
>> On this theme, what is the list's opinion on *inexpensive* thermal fuses ?
>> 
>> Peter
>
> The type used in many appliances (they open permanently when subjected to
> excessive temperature) seem to be fine. What's your concern?

Assembly on printed circuit board by soldering (by careless personnel). 
One too long/too close soldering and you have an oopsed product. I would 
also like it to be able to take 15A. The ones used in heftier appliances 
seem to be right (ex: microwave oven etc). These are bimetal type afaik.

Peter
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