The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-178-6799, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-178-6799 |
| Item Name | Switch,thermostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Bulb Length | 11.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 15.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 17.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 1.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 1.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Sensing Element Type | CAPILLARY TUBE-BULB |
| Contact Adjustment Type | EXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT SHAFT |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.094 INCHES ALL THREADED HOLE IN |
| Capillary Tube Length | 29.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Media for Which Designed | GAS OR LIQUID |
| Thread Class | 2B ALL THREADED HOLE |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 ALL THREADED HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNS ALL THREADED HOLE |
| Contact Adjustability | ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 240.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 02093 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caloric Corp/glenwood Range |
| 310230 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caloric Corp |
| 310230 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Caloric Corp/glenwood Range |
| 0310230 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caloric Corp |
NSN 5930-01-178-6799 is a Switch,thermostatic, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5925-01-204-3144, 5945-01-372-8498, 1010-01-490-9697. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-178-6799: Mounting Facility Pattern: TWO POSITION IN-LINE; Bulb Length: 11.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Load Current Rating: 15.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE. 21 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.