Ellis & Watts International · Electronic Components
GY5-3
Switch, Thermostatic
Part NumberGY5-3
ManufacturerEllis & Watts International
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-842-3378 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Body Diameter0.563 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Overall Height0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Contact Stimulus Rating160.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 120.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Operating Temp Rating-100.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 300.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Cancelled NSN5930-00-083-1003 (cancelled)
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 GY5-3 available?
We can source GY5-3 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 GY5-3 by Ellis & Watts International obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If GY5-3 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 GY5-3?
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 GY5-3?
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.