In a message dated 29-May-99 15:12:39 Eastern Daylight Time,
ARhodes@compuserve.com writes:
> With the modern ones, the skirt will move inward from the flange toward the
> block. I have thought a bit about this before I found the XKs 'stat.
> It would be possible to make a brass hoop about .4" in width and of a
> diameter
> that will just comfortably clear the housing. The hoop can have two arms
> which can be arced over the thermostat and then can be spot welded
> to the "bulb" of the 'stat. The "bulb" is a nice place to make the
> attachment
> if it does not destroy the mechanism. I am not sure if it will cause
> damage or not...
>
> It ought to work....
>
Tony, can you get someone to make up a "skirted" thermo? I'll bet that the
list will have people who would buy a proper one for a reasonable price.
(Sign me up). Cheers.
Art Kelly
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