RE: [ihc] Robertshaw 'Stats, Anyone?

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> At 10:06 PM -0600 12/4/03, Peter Ferris wrote:
> Lemme see...
>
> : ---Robert Shaw is nothing more than the commercial line of
> : thermostats. If the auto parts store carries Stant, then they
> : carry Robert Shaw. What's the difference between Stant and
> : Robert Shaw? Robert Shaw is said to actuate at the desired
What have you been smoking, Pete? Most parts stores carry Stant, 
only a few carry Robert Shaw.


> I was lead to believe there was/is a MECHANICAL difference between the
> Robertshaw and 'anything else' (incl. Stant).
There is a mechanical difference between the two brands. I believe 
that Stant used to make the correct thermostat, but dropped it, and 
now lists a replacement that doesn't shut off the bypass opening when 
it  opens.


> Sooo, you're saying, Stant is the consumer version and Robertshaw is the
> commercial version - made by the SAME company?
I'd have to see the evidence of that.

> But if I can find a Stant
> that's supposed to work, it will be form, fit & function compatible? I
> didn't know that (but I ain't too old to learn... <yet!>!).
No, no, no.

For a while Auto Zone seemed to be carrying the Robert Shaw 
thermostats but labeling them as their own. I haven't checked lately.

Perhaps the Fleckster has cornered the market. Good for him.

John
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