Smith A O Water Products Co · Electronic Components
23897-1
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number23897-1
ManufacturerSmith A O Water Products Co
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-451-4739 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Body Height2.578 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Adjustment TypeEXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT POINTER AND EXTERNAL DEACTUATION POINT POINTER
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts480.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL
Media For Which DesignedGAS
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR
Overall Height2.719 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE
Overall Width1.031 INCHES NOMINAL
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 23897-1 available?
We can source 23897-1 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 23897-1 by Smith A O Water Products Co obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 23897-1 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 23897-1?
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 23897-1?
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.