Rheem-Ruud SP8293 Electric Thermostat W/Upper Limit M/R 110°F-170°F Differential 17°F-27°F

The Rheem-Ruud SP8293 Electric Thermostat is an essential part which used in management the water temperature in electric water heaters. This thermostat has an upper limit manual reset and this is an extra measure of protection. Thermostat controls the amount of power that is given to the heaters of the water that is in the tank. The thermostat always ensures the water temperature above the specified value and in cases if the temperature of water is low then the heating components are switched on. When the desired temperature is attained the thermostat switches off the elements to ensure a constant temperature. The upper limit feature can be deemed as safety aspect where the power supply is shut off each time the water temperature goes above the safe limit.