{"product_id":"mwt120-generic-over-temperature-cutout-120c-10a","title":"MWT120 Generic Over Temperature Cutout 120°C 10A, Universal Appliance Thermal Protector","description":"\u003cp\u003eMWT120 is a generic over temperature cutout rated at 120°C and 10A. It's a safety device that breaks the circuit when the surface it's mounted against gets too hot, protecting heating elements, motors and the appliance around them. Use it to replace a failed cutout with the same temperature and current rating, and check that the mounting style and terminals match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens when a thermal cutout fails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermal cutout is clamped or screwed against a hot surface, such as a heater housing or element bracket, and opens once that surface reaches its set temperature. A cutout that has failed open leaves the heating circuit dead, so the appliance runs but never warms up. One that keeps tripping is usually telling you something else is wrong, such as poor airflow, a blocked filter or a faulty thermostat, and that needs fixing first. Never bypass a cutout, even for testing, as it is there to prevent overheating and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneric part MWT120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated to open at 120°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10A current rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal over temperature protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrip temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting the cutout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolate power to the appliance before starting. Note how the old cutout is mounted and make sure the new one sits flat against the same surface with good contact, as that's how it senses heat. Reconnect the terminals firmly. If the appliance is hard-wired, have a licensed electrician do the work, and find out why the original cutout failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a cutout with a different temperature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Replace it with the same temperature rating the appliance uses, here 120°C, and at least the same 10A current rating. A different temperature could let the appliance overheat or cut out during normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551257456718,"sku":"MWT120_G","price":18.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3489\/7998\/files\/mwt120-generic-over-temperature-cutout-120c-10a.jpg?v=1792026598","url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/mwt120-generic-over-temperature-cutout-120c-10a","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}