[ale] [Slightly OT] Parts source for consumer electricals.

[Pete Hardie]

Check Goodwill/thrift shop for a cheap one with the same part?

Pete Hardie
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On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:01 AM, Neal Rhodes <neal at mnopltd.com> wrote:

> **
> Hamilton Beach toaster oven now burns my cookies to a crisp.
>
> It is obvious that the thermostat, (<http://www.cd-thermostat.com/product/cd504.htm>
> http://www.cd-thermostat.com/product/cd504.htm)  has burnt up contacts
> and is unrepairable.
>
> This is a $0.50 part which can be replaced in 60 seconds.   Push on
> connectors, no soldering, bada bing, bada bang.  And of course Hamilton
> Beach will not sell this part.
>
> It appears I could buy a container load and have it shipped from China,
> but given my age, I don't see ever needing that many.   They have yet to
> respond regarding a domestic distributor.
>
> I find no sources for that part, unless somebody knows of an electrical
> supply house that doesn't show up on searches.    This part is probably
> used on every Hamilton Beach toaster oven made.    Thoughts?
>
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