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Old 2/26/10, 6:34 PM
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I did not see any mention of the need for some thermostats to be perfectly level.

Many(such as the one shown) contain a mercury switch attached to a coiled spring that expands and contracts with changing temperature.

If they get bumped out of level they will not control to the temperature setting.


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This is a reason for improper thermostat operation that I find a lot.



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