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Two types. Electric has a heat sensitive resistor immersed in the coolant and the dial is actually a voltage meter. Capillary has a tube containing a sensitive liquid attached to an aneroid at the gauge end and immersed at the other end. When the liquid expands it pushes on the aneroid which is attached to a needle.

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