turtle1173
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- Nov 29, 2001
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Hello everyone,<br /><br /> My question has to do with what a thermostat actually does when the water temperature gets to the right temperature. Does it get larger thereby allowing water to pass or is it the opposite?<br /><br /> I'm looking at mine and I just don't have a clue. I put it in a pan and heated it up and I didn't see it do anything. But it is rather corroded so I wonder if that has made it not function properly. I also am having a difficult time seeing how water would actually pass through it.<br /><br /> Let me speculate further... What kind of problems would a stuck thermostat give? It's never overheated, so if it is stuck I guess it would be in the open position. How long is a room temperature thermostat versus a hot one? Sorry for all the questions.<br /><br /> Thanks,<br /><br /> Shane