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07-26-2013, 04:22 PM
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Rivet Master 
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
, New Mexico
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Anyone got a thermostat for an Armstrong AC
I would be eternally grateful for a working wall mounted thermostat for a 70s vintage Armstrong air conditioner. There are no new replacements available as far as I can tell.
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07-26-2013, 04:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
modesto
, California
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I thought any thermostat would work. They are pretty simple devices.
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07-26-2013, 04:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1999 25' Safari
Durango
, Colorado
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Any "closes on rise" T-stat will work, or a heating and cooling stat switched to "cool".
wry
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07-26-2013, 05:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by batman
I thought any thermostat would work. They are pretty simple devices.
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Most thermostats are simple with only 2 leads. This one has 4 leads. I have been told there are no new replacements available. If I understand the wiring the wires are 1. positive 2. fan 3. low cool and 4. high cool
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07-26-2013, 05:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awryawry
Any "closes on rise" T-stat will work, or a heating and cooling stat switched to "cool".
wry
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What is a "closes on rise" thermostat?
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07-26-2013, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 32' Excella
Robbinsville
, New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
What is a "closes on rise" thermostat?
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The contact closes (turns on device) when temperature rises (above set temperature).
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07-26-2013, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wazbro
The contact closes (turns on device) when temperature rises (above set temperature).
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So I assume this thermostat works opposite a furnace thermostat?
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07-26-2013, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
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I'll take a pic of mine, and post it. It's no longer in use.
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07-26-2013, 07:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
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Here you go, it's got some smoke damage from the fire. PM if you think it might work.
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07-26-2013, 08:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
Hopkins
, Minnesota
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I may have one from my '72 Trade Wind. I will look through my salvaged parts this weekend.
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07-27-2013, 11:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1988 32' Excella
Robbinsville
, New Jersey
Join Date: May 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
So I assume this thermostat works opposite a furnace thermostat?
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Correct.
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07-27-2013, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverflames
Here you go, it's got some smoke damage from the fire. PM if you think it might work.
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It's the same thermostat. I don't care what the cover looks like, mine is good.
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08-05-2013, 09:14 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1966 24' Tradewind
austin
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Did you find your thermostat? I have a '66 tradewind with the original thermostat for the armstrong AC. let me know if you are still looking and I might be able to help--our Armstrong finally died (or was sent to an early death by repairman who didn't know old ACs  so we don't need it now
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