What fixing options are available for the T3 thermostat?
Is the overload automatic or manual? The easiest way to tell is by looking at the top of the overload and checking if there is a red button or not. The red button usually denotes that the overload is manual. What is trip time? Trip time refers to the length of time between the motor reaching locked rotor status and the time the overload is set to interrupt the power supply. Usually somewhere between 5 and 20 seconds. How do overload switches provide dual protection of motors and devices? Overload switches are designed to provide protection from excessive temperatures within the motor housing or windings whilst at the same time disconnecting the power supply in locked rotor conditions. What is locked rotor status? Locked rotor occurs when the rotor of a motor stops turning. This can be caused by many issues including; blockages in supply lines, rusted or malfunctioning bearings, and or a range of other issues. When locked rotor occurs overloads are set to interrupt the power supply afte