Kidde Technologies · Electronic Components
18420-0-120
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number18420-0-120
ManufacturerKidde Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-501-1326 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Operating Temp Rating-100.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 1000.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
Overall Length4.188 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL THIRD VOLTAGE
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD THIRD VOLTAGE
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE, PRESET AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE, PRESET
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Body Length3.562 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Adjustment Range-100.00 TO 300.00 ACTUATION POINT DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND -100.00 TO 300.00 DEACTUATION POINT DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
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 18420-0-120 available?
We can source 18420-0-120 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 18420-0-120 by Kidde Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 18420-0-120 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 18420-0-120?
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 18420-0-120?
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.