{"product_id":"copeland-998-0071-02","title":"Copeland 998-0071-02 Discharge Line Thermostat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCopeland 998-0071-02 Discharge Line Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e is an OEM temperature-sensing thermostat that mounts on the compressor \u003cstrong\u003edischarge line\u003c\/strong\u003e to monitor discharge gas temperature as part of Copeland's discharge temperature protection strategy. It works alongside a \u003cstrong\u003eDTC (Discharge Temperature Control) valve\u003c\/strong\u003e or similar injection hardware, closing the loop between sensed temperature and the compressor's liquid-injection cooling response — without a functioning discharge line thermostat, injection valves have no accurate signal for when to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is a direct-replacement \u003cstrong\u003eOEM thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e for technicians servicing or troubleshooting an existing \u003cstrong\u003edischarge temperature control system\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than installing a full kit from scratch. A failed or drifting discharge line thermostat is a common root cause of nuisance high-discharge-temperature trips, inconsistent injection valve cycling, or — in the opposite failure mode — a compressor running hot without any injection response at all, since the thermostat is the component that actually detects the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine OEM Thermostat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-replacement \u003cstrong\u003edischarge line thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e built to Copeland's original sensing and switching specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores Accurate Injection Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e A correctly functioning thermostat ensures the \u003cstrong\u003eDTC valve\u003c\/strong\u003e or demand cooling module responds at the right discharge temperature threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolates Nuisance Trips:\u003c\/strong\u003e A worn or drifted thermostat is a common cause of false high-discharge-temperature faults; replacing it is a standard first troubleshooting step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Service Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e A targeted component-level replacement rather than a full discharge protection kit, when the rest of the system is functioning correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a discharge line thermostat do?\u003c\/strong\u003e It senses the temperature of refrigerant gas leaving the compressor and signals the \u003cstrong\u003edischarge temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003edemand cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e system to inject liquid refrigerant when temperature climbs toward an unsafe level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if this part has failed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Symptoms include a compressor running hot with no injection response, nuisance high-discharge-temperature lockouts, or an injection valve that cycles erratically regardless of actual discharge conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace the full DTC kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — this is the thermostat sensing component only. If the injection valve or solenoid is also worn or failed, a complete kit such as \u003cstrong\u003e998-1000-52\u003c\/strong\u003e covers both components together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, product data and specifications are subject to change. Please contact our team to confirm compatibility or technical details before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copeland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080977363122,"sku":"998-0071-02","price":178.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/2375\/files\/998-0071-02.jpg?v=1790017908","url":"https:\/\/www.gsistore.com\/en-ca\/products\/copeland-998-0071-02","provider":"GSIstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}