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I found that tip as well. Threw the stat on the floor and it worked. Tested it and I had continuity again! It also loosened the disc on the front of the stat, so as I already had the replacement I fitted the new one. Didn't want to risk fluff getting inside it and burning the place down. Ha ha...

I'd say they're essential for stranded cable, but the only regs I know of that refer to them actually forbid them on solid cores. The ATEX Regs for hazardous areas. Not DIY I know, but they're the most stringent regulations regarding terminations.

Thanks Rocks. I'd found another post on here saying that the existing high temp stat has a spot on the back, so changed that for the 150. All up and running again for £5 parts on eBay. Thanks again.

Just something to be aware of, if you are using ferrules, they should only be on stranded wires, not solid cores as in twin & earth I imagine it would be due to overheating where the ferrule may not be fully touching the core all the way round.

Hello, I bought replacement stats for my hotpoint tvm570, but can't work out which is which. The existing ones have a code and the replacement ones have a temperature rating. 120c & 150c. The wiring has a pair of orange wires to one stat and a blue & blue with a black to the other. Any help...