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23810-1Thermometer,self-Indicating

H-B Instrument Co · NSN 6685-00-784-5690 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-784-5690 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-784-5690. Primary manufacturer part number: 23810-1.
Features
  • Thermometer,self-Indicating — FSC 6685
  • Internal Thread Size: 1/2 IN.1/2 IN. IN
  • Armor Encased Tip Type: MERCURY FILLEDMERCURY FILLED
  • Scale Type: ETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
  • Actuating Medium: MERCURYMERCURY
  • Bulb Tip Outside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tip Length: 1.813 INCHES NOMINAL1.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUNDBLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUND
Applications
  • Applications requiring Brass Meter Case construction
General Description

The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-784-5690, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is H-B Instrument Co. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-784-5690
Primary Part Number23810-1
Item NameThermometer,self-Indicating
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerH-B Instrument Co
StatusACTIVE
Internal Thread Size1/2 IN.1/2 IN. IN
Armor Encased Tip TypeMERCURY FILLEDMERCURY FILLED
Scale TypeETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
Actuating MediumMERCURYMERCURY
Bulb Tip Outside Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tip Length1.813 INCHES NOMINAL1.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUNDBLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUND
Socket Overall Length3.063 INCHES NOMINAL3.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialBRASS METER CASE
Scale Smallest Increment2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
External Thread Size1/4 IN. SPT1/4 IN. SPT IN
Separable Socket StylePLAIN SOCKETPLAIN SOCKET
Design TypeFLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5905-00-173-7089238101 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
Cae Usa Inc.
4320-00-821-7054AA65576L3S INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump,axial Pistons
Eaton Aerospace, Llc Dba Jackson South
5342-01-184-669123810-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mount,resilient,weapon System
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc. Dba Barry Wright Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
23810-1 PRIMARY H-B Instrument Co (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-173-7089INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
238101
4320-00-821-7054INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP,AXIAL PISTONS
AA65576L3S
5342-01-184-6691INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNT,RESILIENT,WEAPON SYSTEM
23810-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-784-5690?

NSN 6685-00-784-5690 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, manufactured by H-B Instrument Co, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-784-5690?

NSN 6685-00-784-5690 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 23810-1 (H-B Instrument Co).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-784-5690?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6685-00-784-5690: 5905-00-173-7089, 4320-00-821-7054, 5342-01-184-6691. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23810-1?

Key specifications for 23810-1: Internal Thread Size: 1/2 IN.1/2 IN. IN; Armor Encased Tip Type: MERCURY FILLEDMERCURY FILLED; Overall Length: 9.063 INCHES NOMINAL9.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Type: ETCHED STEMETCHED STEM. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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