The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-082-1697, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-082-1697 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Socket Overall Length | 4.313 INCHES NOMINAL4.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING |
| Separable Socket Style | PLAIN SOCKETPLAIN SOCKET |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUNDBLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 1.0 DEG CELSIUS1.0 DEG CELSIUS |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | 1/2 TO 1 PCT OF RANGE OF SCALE1/2 TO 1 PCT OF RANGE OF SCALE |
| Style Designator | 90 DEG BACK ANGLE |
| Actuating Medium | MERCURYMERCURY |
| Features Provided | LENS MAGNIFYING FRONT AND LENS MAGNIFYING FRONT AND EXPANSION CHAMBER AND EXPANSION CHAMBER AND PROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTICPROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTIC |
| Armor Encased Tip Type | MERCURY FILLEDMERCURY FILLED |
| Immersion Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | METALMETAL |
| Bulb Tip Outside Diameter | 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Measurement Range | +0.000 TO 80.000 DEG CELSIUS+0.000 TO 80.000 DEG CELSIUS |
| External Thread Size | 3/4 IN.3/4 IN. IN |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMIUM METER CASE |
| Internal Thread Size | 1-1/4 IN.1-1/4 IN. IN |
| Material | BRASS METER CASE |
| Scale Adjustment Variation | 2 DIVISION2 DIVISION |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SCALE READING DATA,AND SEPERABLE SOCKET |
| Tip Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 429 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Winters Instruments |
NSN 6685-00-082-1697 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-00-082-1697: Socket Overall Length: 4.313 INCHES NOMINAL4.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: FLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING; Separable Socket Style: PLAIN SOCKETPLAIN SOCKET; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUNDBLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND. 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.