What does a fail-safe thermostat do?
What does a fail-safe thermostat do?
Fail-Safe Thermostats offer premium, patented technology for superior protection over any thermostat on the market. Only Fail-Safe is designed to lock in the open position when overheating occurs due to a failing cooling system component. This allows maximum coolant flow, thus preventing expensive engine damage.
Who makes failsafe thermostat?
Motorad
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Motorad |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Israel |
| Item model number | 7200-180 |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7200180 |
How does a high flow thermostat work?
The high flow thermostat is designed to interchange with the original thermostat. Utilizing a 30% larger opening valve, the high flow thermostat increases coolant flow and improves cooling system performance. Ideal for high performance applications, or for applications where additional loads are placed on the engine.
What is a safety thermostat?
safety thermostat. A temperature-sensing device designed to shut down a system if the system? s operating temperature reaches a predetermined point.
How does a safety stat work?
When standard thermostats fail, they lock in the closed position and prevent coolant flow to the engine, which can potentially cause serious damage to your engine. Under normal operating temperatures, the fail-safe thermostat operates in the same manner as any other thermostat.
Is a failsafe thermostat good?
Conclusion: A Fail-Safe thermostat is not better than a regular thermostat. A Fail-Safe thermostat must be replaced after an engine overheat while a regular thermostat might not.
Why do thermostats fail open?
Heat up a pot of water to the stamped temperature on the thermostat and use a pair of pliers to hold it under. You should see it open at the specified temperature, otherwise you know it’s bad. Thermostat failure can be caused by contaminated fluid or simply an old thermostat with weakened springs.
Do you need a high flow thermostat with a high flow water pump?
What you actually need is a thermostat that opens with the flow of water, not against the flow. If you have a high-flow pump and an open against the flow thermostat you can get into a situation where the pressure generated by the pump will hold the thermostat closed.
