Kidde Technologies · Electronic Components
20863-0
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number20863-0
ManufacturerKidde Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-240-2714 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length5.266 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
Temp Sensing Element TypeIMMERSION WELL
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL W/FLANGE
Terminal TypeSCREW
Contact Adjustment TypeINTERNAL DEACTUATION POINT SCREW AND INTERNAL ACTUATION POINT SCREW
Thread Series DesignatorNPT SINGLE THREADED BUSHING
Thread Quantity Per Inch14 SINGLE THREADED BUSHING
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY
Vendor Part Numbers68A4D204-1, 68A4D204
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 20863-0 available?
We can source 20863-0 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 20863-0 by Kidde Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 20863-0 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 20863-0?
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 20863-0?
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.