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Hey there.
I got a question. My heater just died and the only real way to fix it is to get a new thermostat but sadly I cant find the modell at all.
Now my question is I got a workaround but before I do so id like to ask if it will work.
There are 2 cables going to the thermostat. One is going from the power source to the thermostat the one at the bottom and the second one is going from the button that turns on the heater at the top. Now to get rid of the thermostat and let the heater go full power I should remove the cable from the thermostat that goes to the powersource ( the one on the bottom) and connect it with the one that goes to the button just above him right? On the first picture there is the thermostat from behind the above is the one going to the button and the one below to the power source.
Another question would be if I cant open the clamps as they are tight as hell. Would it be okay to just tape them together with heat resistant tape for the time being?
For some context. The little screw that was meant to connect I think to the bi-metal broke from its holding it was a plastic thin thingy.
 

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The thermostat is a safety feature, and if you bypass it, you will likely start a fire…

Is that clear enough for you?


What is the make and model of the heater? Spare parts should still be available.
 
The thermostat is a safety feature, and if you bypass it, you will likely start a fire…

Is that clear enough for you?


What is the make and model of the heater? Spare parts should still be available.
very loud and clear :D Alright guess ill have to find a new one then. Now for my incompetent understanding can it run on more power than its made for? Its a 2000W heater and always had it on full power.
The modell is a Heller MAB 2012 12 ribs and 2000W 230V
 
Even If you always ran it at full power, on day someone will put a towel or similar on it and a fire will start. As LittleSpark says, dont even think about bypassing it. The unit should have an opperating temperature on it, if you lookabout on one of the Chinnese websites you might find one but make sure the operating temp is no higher than the old one. Get an electrician to check your work BEFORE you switch it on.
 
As above, this is dangerous in two ways:
1) taping together two push-on connectors as you suggest is not a viable way of making a good enough connection that can carry the current, and will likely generate heat or arc and melt the heat resistant tape. Then you have a dangling live wire inside a non working heater.
2) the element would run full power, which may result in the heater getting hotter than it is designed to. There is hopefully an over-temperature cutout or fusible link inside which will then turn off the heater. Back to square one!

You really need to find the correct replacement part, or buy a new heater!
 
Have you checked the thermostat is indeed gone?
There may be a thermal cutout somewhere that just needs reset.
 
There seems to be one style of oil radiator thermostat on sale in UK, claimed suitable for many makes of heater.
Might be worth checking if it would fit:
Plenty of offerings from China!
If it operates at 45 deg. it's likely safe for the application.

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