Jeffery,
From the part number it is some sort of temperature cuttoff fuse, maybe
tripping at 98C. For example the ones used in coffee makers usually trip
anywhere from 110C to 191C depending on the model and brand. It is a safety
device to protect from runaway heating. If yours tripped, you may well have
a dangerous problem which caused it to do its designed function and protect
you. That is also why they are not auto reset devices. Be very careful
about replacing it.
Greg Luckett

"Jeffrey P. Vasquez" wrote in
message . 77...
Hi all,

Okay, granted this is a $59 heater and not worth its weight in bubble
gum, but the darn thing quit working and it was easy to take apart. So...

I have isolated the part that has failed, however, I can't identify it
(other than as the overheat protector). I think it's some kind of
thermistor; it doesn't look like a fuse. I'm no electronics whiz -- it
could be damn near anything.

However, if I could replace this part, I'm certain I'd have a working
heater again (at least for maybe another month).

The number stamped on the part is: A56 50N3510 8A98 C

Web searches yielded zilch. There is no information to be found anywhere
on the heater, unsurprisingly.

Any information anyone could provide would be infinitely appreciated.
TIA!

Regards,




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