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08123Thermostat,flow Control

Rheem Mfg Co · NSN 6685-01-572-3244 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-01-572-3244 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-01-572-3244. Primary manufacturer part number: 08123.
Features
  • Thermostat,flow Control — FSC 6685
  • Thermostat Type: THERMISTOR ACTUATED
  • Usage Design: 65 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Rheem Mfg Co
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Thermostat,flow Control, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-572-3244, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Rheem Mfg Co. Government technical data includes 2 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
NSN6685-01-572-3244
Primary Part Number08123
Item NameThermostat,flow Control
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRheem Mfg Co
StatusACTIVE
Thermostat TypeTHERMISTOR ACTUATED
Usage Design65 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3120-00-555-4457 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
5975-00-900-78982073 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,electrical Conductor
Heyco Inc Dba Heyco Products
5331-01-124-571008123 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Wilshire Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
08123 PRIMARY Rheem Mfg Co (USA)
Related Parts
3120-00-555-4457INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
5975-00-900-7898INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR
2073
5331-01-124-5710INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
08123

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-01-572-3244?

NSN 6685-01-572-3244 is a Thermostat,flow Control, manufactured by Rheem Mfg Co, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-01-572-3244?

NSN 6685-01-572-3244 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 08123 (Rheem Mfg Co).

What NSN replaces 6685-01-572-3244?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6685-01-572-3244: 3120-00-555-4457, 5975-00-900-7898, 5331-01-124-5710. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 08123?

Key specifications for 08123: End Item Identification: 65 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER; Thermostat Type: THERMISTOR ACTUATED; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: THERMOSTAT,LOWER; Usage Design: 65 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. 5 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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