{"product_id":"weil-mclain-381-356-586","title":"Weil McLain 381-356-586 Outdoor Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWeil McLain 381-356-586 12K Ohm Outdoor Air Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wired \u003cstrong\u003e12K ohm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e air temperature \u003cstrong\u003esensor\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eWeil McLain\u003c\/strong\u003e boilers. \u003cstrong\u003eWeil McLain\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cstrong\u003eCGa Series 4\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCGi Series 5\u003c\/strong\u003e parts lists carry it as the \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Temperature Sensor - Wired\u003c\/strong\u003e in their \u003cstrong\u003eoptional kits\u003c\/strong\u003e sections, so it is a manufacturer-listed accessory for those boiler lines. 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