The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-862-0283, 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 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-862-0283 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 48.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE CAPILLARY |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | WHITE MARKINGS ON BLACK BACKGROUND |
| Bulb Connection Type | THREADED |
| Dial Diameter | 2.234 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 20BTG-250X4 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Enovation Controls Llc |
| TW12 | 5/9 Secondary reference Enovation Controls Llc |
| 20-BTG | 5/9 Secondary reference Enovation Controls Llc |
NSN 6685-00-862-0283 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5975-01-707-9312. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6685-00-862-0283: Flexible Tube Length: 48.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE CAPILLARY; Active Portion Diameter: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Inscription/background Color: WHITE MARKINGS ON BLACK BACKGROUND. 14 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.