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Offline Repair-man

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Wall thermostats on Houseboats
« on: September 12, 2009, 03:08:20 PM »
Here's a little tip for anyone thinking about replacing the wall thermostat on their yacht...always use a snap-action thermostat, not a mercury bulb type

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Re: Wall thermostats on Houseboats
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2009, 03:15:07 PM »
Yep the mercury bulb don't do too well on the high seas. LOL
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