B & C coffee maker heat fuse rating?

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Al

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I have a Black and Decker dcm2500 12 cup coffee maker that seems to need a
new heat fuse. Perhaps I have the wrong name for it but it's in series
between the pot warmer element and the heat sensor switch (wrong term
again????). It looks like a common carbon resistor only made out of metal
with a "pointy" end on it.

The markings are so faded on it I can't tell what replacement part to buy.
Could someone tell the number please?

As an aside, why are there 2 of these "fuses" in series? Do they also
provide some sort of resistance?

Thanks in advance;
Al
 
Al wrote:
I have a Black and Decker dcm2500 12 cup coffee maker that seems to need a
new heat fuse. Perhaps I have the wrong name for it but it's in series
between the pot warmer element and the heat sensor switch (wrong term
again????). It looks like a common carbon resistor only made out of metal
with a "pointy" end on it.

The markings are so faded on it I can't tell what replacement part to buy.
Could someone tell the number please?

As an aside, why are there 2 of these "fuses" in series? Do they also
provide some sort of resistance?

Thanks in advance;
Al
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Hi Al...

It's called a thermal fuse; the markings on it would have
been simply the temperature at which it would (hopefully)
open.

I'm prejudiced, I had a general electric coffee maker
burst into flames on my kitchen counter once.
No warning at all, nothing. Was downstairs,
the smoke detector went off, I ran up and the
plastic was in flames. A coupla more minutes and
the cupboards above it would have been completely
engulfed.

So - given the potential risk to you and your
family, and considering the cost of coffee makers
now, I'd almost beg you to buy a new one instead.

Take care.

Ken
 
So do you think they put 2 thermal fuses in series just to be safe?

"Ken Weitzel" <kweitzel@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:403BD79E.1020203@shaw.ca...
Al wrote:
I have a Black and Decker dcm2500 12 cup coffee maker that seems to need
a
new heat fuse. Perhaps I have the wrong name for it but it's in series
between the pot warmer element and the heat sensor switch (wrong term
again????). It looks like a common carbon resistor only made out of
metal
with a "pointy" end on it.

The markings are so faded on it I can't tell what replacement part to
buy.
Could someone tell the number please?

As an aside, why are there 2 of these "fuses" in series? Do they also
provide some sort of resistance?

Thanks in advance;
Al



Hi Al...

It's called a thermal fuse; the markings on it would have
been simply the temperature at which it would (hopefully)
open.

I'm prejudiced, I had a general electric coffee maker
burst into flames on my kitchen counter once.
No warning at all, nothing. Was downstairs,
the smoke detector went off, I ran up and the
plastic was in flames. A coupla more minutes and
the cupboards above it would have been completely
engulfed.

So - given the potential risk to you and your
family, and considering the cost of coffee makers
now, I'd almost beg you to buy a new one instead.

Take care.

Ken
Click to expand...
 
Don't know. Good idea if it is :)

Perhaps one is the fuse and the other the
thermostat?

Ken



Al wrote:
So do you think they put 2 thermal fuses in series just to be safe?

"Ken Weitzel" <kweitzel@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:403BD79E.1020203@shaw.ca...


Al wrote:

I have a Black and Decker dcm2500 12 cup coffee maker that seems to need

a

new heat fuse. Perhaps I have the wrong name for it but it's in series
between the pot warmer element and the heat sensor switch (wrong term
again????). It looks like a common carbon resistor only made out of

metal

with a "pointy" end on it.

The markings are so faded on it I can't tell what replacement part to

buy.

Could someone tell the number please?

As an aside, why are there 2 of these "fuses" in series? Do they also
provide some sort of resistance?

Thanks in advance;
Al



Hi Al...

It's called a thermal fuse; the markings on it would have
been simply the temperature at which it would (hopefully)
open.

I'm prejudiced, I had a general electric coffee maker
burst into flames on my kitchen counter once.
No warning at all, nothing. Was downstairs,
the smoke detector went off, I ran up and the
plastic was in flames. A coupla more minutes and
the cupboards above it would have been completely
engulfed.

So - given the potential risk to you and your
family, and considering the cost of coffee makers
now, I'd almost beg you to buy a new one instead.

Take care.

Ken
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You should read the rating on the fuse. Many of these are rated at about 105
to about 140 deg Cels in these appliances. You need the correct one. This
fuse cannot be soldered in. It has to be crimped in. You will need the crimp
feeds or crimp loops (depending on the appliance connection type), and the
tool to do this. You can do the crimps with a pliers, but it may not hold as
well for contact, as when done with the proper crimp tool.

I can tell you that if the thermo fuse blew, this is a sign that the heating
element is having some problems. When changing it, the new one may not last
long, or the heating element will go totally defective. I have seen these
go opened, or go short and cause a fire if the thermo fuse does not blow.
The replacement of the element with the delivery cost, will exceed the value
of your coffee maker. Your appliance is not expensive to replace.

As for coffee makers, you should investigate the opinion sites. You would
be able to find a very good one. I myself have done very well with the
Philips and Braun coffee makers over the years. From year to year both the
models and the ratings change.


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"Al" <allanw@rogers.com> wrote in message
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I have a Black and Decker dcm2500 12 cup coffee maker that seems to need a
new heat fuse. Perhaps I have the wrong name for it but it's in series
between the pot warmer element and the heat sensor switch (wrong term
again????). It looks like a common carbon resistor only made out of metal
with a "pointy" end on it.

The markings are so faded on it I can't tell what replacement part to buy.
Could someone tell the number please?

As an aside, why are there 2 of these "fuses" in series? Do they also
provide some sort of resistance?

Thanks in advance;
Al
 
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