Kidde Technologies · Electronic Components
17823-5
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number17823-5
ManufacturerKidde Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-998-5764 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Test Data Document17823-5-73168 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE
Body Length4.844 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Media For Which DesignedLIQUID
Operating Temp Rating-100.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 1000.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES ALL THREADED STUD
Frequency In Hertz60.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE
Thread Series DesignatorNPT ALL THREADED STUD
Body Diameter0.618 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Temp Sensing Element TypeEXPANDING ROD
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 17823-5 available?
We can source 17823-5 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 17823-5 by Kidde Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 17823-5 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 17823-5?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 17823-5?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.