{"product_id":"copeland-985-0200-00","title":"Copeland 985-0200-00 Thermistor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCopeland 985-0200-00 7\/8\" Discharge Temperature Thermistor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eOEM discharge temperature sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e built to clamp onto a \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-inch discharge line\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a \u003cstrong\u003emetal clamp bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e that holds the sensing element tight against the tube and a \u003cstrong\u003emolded black base\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003etwo quick-connect (spade) terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e for the control wiring. Discharge-line temperature is the most direct warning that a compressor is under stress, so this sensor lets the control \u003cstrong\u003eprotect the compressor from overheating\u003c\/strong\u003e before the oil breaks down and the valves, scrolls or bearings are damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh \u003cstrong\u003edischarge temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e has recognizable causes: \u003cstrong\u003elow refrigerant charge\u003c\/strong\u003e or a restriction that starves the compressor of cool suction gas, \u003cstrong\u003epoor condenser heat rejection\u003c\/strong\u003e from a dirty coil or failed fan, a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh compression ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e from low evaporator load, or \u003cstrong\u003einternal leakage\u003c\/strong\u003e across worn valves. A \u003cstrong\u003efailed or loose sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e can either trip the system for no reason or leave the compressor unprotected, so the symptoms are \u003cstrong\u003enuisance high-temperature shutdowns\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eerratic readings\u003c\/strong\u003e or an \u003cstrong\u003eopen-circuit fault\u003c\/strong\u003e. This part is a \u003cstrong\u003eclamp-on\u003c\/strong\u003e device, so no refrigerant circuit is opened to install it: clean the \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-inch discharge line\u003c\/strong\u003e, clamp the sensor on with solid metal-to-metal contact, restore the original \u003cstrong\u003einsulation\u003c\/strong\u003e and land the wires exactly as on the original. The clamp is sized for \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e tubing and will not hold properly on a different line size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-Inch Clamp-On Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003emetal clamp bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e is sized for a \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-inch discharge line\u003c\/strong\u003e for firm, repeatable thermal contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Refrigerant Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eClamp-on installation\u003c\/strong\u003e means no recovery, brazing or evacuation to replace the sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Connect Terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwo spade terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e connect the control wiring without splicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives the control \u003cstrong\u003edischarge-line temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e data to guard against \u003cstrong\u003eoverheating damage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 line size does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-inch discharge line\u003c\/strong\u003e. The clamp is sized for that tube; do not use it on a different diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to recover refrigerant to change it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It clamps onto the outside of the \u003cstrong\u003edischarge line\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the refrigerant circuit stays closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it go and what else should I check?\u003c\/strong\u003e On the \u003cstrong\u003edischarge line\u003c\/strong\u003e near the compressor, in the original location, insulated as before. If it was tripping, check \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerant charge\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econdenser airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esuperheat\u003c\/strong\u003e before assuming the sensor is at fault.\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. 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