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Question by shem
Submitted on 1/30/2004
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1.what is the purpose of the dimetal strip?
2.what does the dimetal in a thermostat do?


Answer by Jim
Submitted on 5/30/2004
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I assume you have your answer by now since it is almost June. However, I think you mean Bimetal with a "b". It means it is made from two metals that are joined together. When the strip changes temperature, because of the different metals, it will bend or change shape in some direction. This action usually causes an electrical contact to operate and turns something on or off.

 

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