Which is the reset switch?

The reset switch of a water heater generally refers to the reset button of an overheat protection thermostat.

The overheat thermostat is a bimetallic thermostat, which is mainly used as a first-class protection for all kinds of electric heating products with overheat protection.

when the sudden jump thermostat is broken or fails, which leads to the overheating of the electric heating element, it can be used as secondary protection to effectively prevent the electric heating element from burning out and the fire accident caused by it. The overheat thermostat needs to be reset manually, and the reset button is set after the overheat action in the middle of the overheat protection thermostat.

Extended information:

Reset switch function of water heater:

It is actually a safety device to prevent water heater from electric leakage accident.

The function of the leakage plug of the water heater is to automatically cut off the power supply before the leakage current reaches the amount that harms human body, so as to protect personal safety.

There are many reasons, and the treatment method is selected according to the judgment:

If it is an instant electric water heater, it is that the wires installed at home do not meet the requirements, which are generally copper core wires of more than 4 square meters. Solution: First, it is necessary to rule out which electrical appliance is leaking.

there are potential safety hazards in the grounding wire. When it is connected, it may not meet the requirements, resulting in a slight current. Even a small current can automatically disconnect the leakage protector.

information link: Baidu encyclopedia water heater.