limit switch on hvac used to cut off low voltage on heating when system over heat limit
it s a limit switch to prevent the wire breakage due to increase the hook
A limit switch is used to determine how far a moving part of an appliance will travel during its use. They can be manually operated or may work via a sensor.
A temperature sensor, as found in autommatic cookers, toasters, and coffee makers, etc. is simply a switch which cuts the power when a given temperature is achieved. A common switch is one constructed of two dissimilar metal such as copper and nickel. When bonded together and heated, the different linear expansion rates of the two metals causes the bimetal switch to bend, thus breaking the electrical contact in the appliance. When the temperature begins to drop, the bimetal switch begins to straighten out and thus closes the switch re-establishing electrical contact. This sequence is repeated constantly while the appliance is in use.
A switch designed to cut off power automatically at or near the limit of travel of a moving object controlled by electrical means
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The bimetal mechanical thermometer uses one end of a bimetallic coil connected to the housing of the device and the other end drives an indicating needle. The bimetal mechanical thermometer is often used in things like refrigerators, air conditioners and heat control.
When a typical residential furnace or gas package unit "high limit switch" is found to be bad it is replaced with a new one-not repaired.
What happens if you override the cranes luff up limit switch
There are two limit switches per axis. Each switch is located at both extremities and they prevent the axis to go beyond the limits.
The switch is to limit the engine RPM if the throttle sticks wide open.
Bad low limit switch,fan switch.