another merrimack thermal switch question

[micaaronfl]

still having problems getting the thermal switch to go under 2 hours. I installed 2 large washers by the thermal switch in an attempt to get better contact with the cast iron and the switch. I was finally able to get it to go on in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Does anyone know how to override the switch so i can change it to manual? Just in case i completely give up on the thermal. What i would really like to do is have a manual on and the stove goes off after it gets cold. I assume its one way or the other though. i was thinking of just a timer set it to 3 am when it starts to get cold so it will shut off. I dont know if i want to go that route though as i paid alot for this friggin thing.

on a side note today was the first time i heard the auto setback clank and close, it closed after 1 hour of burning.

Not sure if that means anything.

Looking for advice, options etc....

 

[Jimbob]

You could remove the thermal switch, and replace it with this adjustable one, if you have some electrical skills.
http://www.tod.com/productDetail.asp?ProductID=83

.....Or this one if it will fit:
http://www.tod.com/productdetail.asp?ProductID=5

 

[micaaronfl]

Jimbob thanks,

no electrical skills here.

 

[Jimbob]

Do you know someone with electrical skills?
Electrician.
Mechanic.
Caretaker/Handyman.

 

[micaaronfl]

i wish i did all i know is computer guys who i wouldnt let touch the beast.

 

[WidowMaker]

Did you try removing some of the ash???

 

[micaaronfl]

im going to try that tonight.

 

[micaaronfl]

didnt work, anyone know how to bypass the thermal switch for manual blower.

 

[micaaronfl]

before i put the merrimack on craigs list

 

[micaaronfl]

anyone know how to do this? as i need to bypass the thermal switch, i know its a wiring technique and i do not need extra parts to do it just what do i need to do.

 

[North of 60]

Your thermal switch is just a limit wired in series. Its not a safety so just remove it. It will have two terminals, probably with stake on connections. Remove them from the limit,(FAN UNPLUGGED) and cut off the connector's. Re-strip the wires and marrett them together.

 

[micaaronfl]

wow i dont remember when they jumped the switch that they striped any wires.

 

[daryl]

Just remove the wires from the thermal disc, they will have two female ends, trace those wires back and unplug from the wiring harness,and rehook up to just the fan speed control.
Or the simple way unplug the wires from the thermal disc cut off the connectors and wire nut together.

 

[North of 60]

Or the simple way unplug the wires from the thermal disc cut off the connectors and wire nut together.

Isnt that what I just said. Need to strip the wires is the only differance. :blank: