RHEEM 172771 -Ruud 42-24166-87 DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH

DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH

The RHEEM 172771 -Ruud 42-24166-87 DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH is a Pressure Switch that controls the water flow to cooling and heating equipment. It is an Ignition Aspirated, NPT Style pressure switch.

This item is a brand new Rheem Dual Pressure Switch. It is the correct replacement for the following systems: 172771, 42-24166, 24166 and 24166-87

RHEEM 172771 - Ruud 42-24166-87 Dual Pressure Switch with Cable.

Rheem 172771 - Ruud 42-24166-87 Dual Pressure Switch; We apologize for the inconvenience this issue may have caused. In the last couple of days, I have learned from our quality department that there was a problem with one of our boilers and there was leakage in the Dual Pressure switch.

This dual pressure switch will replace Ruud models 172771 and 42-24166-87. LOW PRESSURE SWITCH 172771 is used in fans to protect the fan from a low pressure condition between 40 and 50 PSI. An improper condition causes the switch to energize, thereby stopping the fan motor. Pressure should be above 45 PSI before the switch starts to deenergize and turn the motor back on. HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH 42-24166-87 switches high pressure sources at 225 PSI. It is used as a safety device in exhaust fan motors which protects against excessive heat and possible

Rheem dual pressure switches are used in water heaters with an electric heating element. The pressure switches are designed with two outlets that provide a safety shut off feature. The outlet closest to the temperature control valve is used for domestic water or an extra large load; the second outlet is used for making the water heater cosmetically appealing under the cabinet.

The Rheem Dual Pressure Switch is designed for use with Rheem High Efficiency gas water heaters and is compatible with various models using two or three wire connections.