Kidde Technologies · Electronic Components
18420-0-48
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number18420-0-48
ManufacturerKidde Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-538-4730 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Temp Sensing Element TypeEXPANDING SHELL
Body Diameter0.618 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM
Contact Stimulus Rating48.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact AdjustabilityACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE, PRESET
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts115.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL THIRD VOLTAGE
Contact Adjustment Range-100.00 TO 400.00 ACTUATION POINT DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL W/FLANGE
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Contact Adjustment TypeEXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT SCREW
Vendor Part Numbers488463-1
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 18420-0-48 available?
We can source 18420-0-48 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 18420-0-48 by Kidde Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 18420-0-48 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 18420-0-48?
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 18420-0-48?
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.