Whirlpool Corp. · Electronic Components
279042
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number279042
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-042-7296 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Features ProvidedTAMPER PROOF CAP
Overall Height1.090 INCHES NOMINAL
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact Load Current Rating60.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD AND 10.0 AMPERES MOTOR LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Contact Stimulus Rating150.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 135.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Style DesignatorDISC W/FLANGE
Terminal TypeQUICK DISCONNECT, MALE
Body Diameter0.920 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers60T11 STYLE 610008, 60T-11 STYLE 200039
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 279042 available?
We can source 279042 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 279042 by Whirlpool Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 279042 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 279042?
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 279042?
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.