Does anyone know how difficult or expensive it will be to get a thermostat for an old Seal dry mount press. Its an "old brown one" that's 18x22 with a loose top plate where the thermostat is mounted and the thermostat is no good. It was described to me as being a bi-metal thermostat. That's the best description I can give. It's mine for $75 but I want to check on the cost of replacing the thermostat; the platten is in good shape.

I did a google search for Seal Bienfang but am not coming up with a web site for them, does anyone know what it is?

thanks
Chuck

Chuck,
It is pretty hard to mess up that kind of thermostat. I'll bet that if you clean the contacts with fine emery paper, it will probably work. The contacts become pitted with time because of arcing and finally will not make a good connection. A visual inspection of the contacts would confirm this.

Hi,

I got a replacemet for the one in my old Ademco here
here (http://www.ersatzteile-schroeder24.de/Ersatzteile/Herde%20und%20Ceranfelder/Schalter_Energieregler_Kapillarrohrregler/Beruehrungsschalter_Kapilarrohr-Regler.htm)

You may look up a suitable type and ask them whether they deliver abroad.

Ulrich

The Seal co. is excellent for parts. I have a press form the early 60's and about two years ago I was able to get the thermostat and rubber pad. I don't remember where they are located but it shouldn't be difficult to find out.

You can go to Bienfang directly - but they only stock parts for current presses. Their website is www.forframersonly.com/
If you want parts for older presses you'll have to call a company called On Site Maintenance. They stock original parts for all seal presses - I think they bought the old Seal company's existing inventory. Their phone number is 866.667.4836.

That being said, if you are comfortable with it - the easier and cheaper way is probably to find an equivalent thermostat online. Bimetal thermostats are a VERY common sort. You just have to find one with similar specs and mounting and drop it in.