OK...I've noticed he is the person to talk to..I've gotten more information from this site than any other. To add to the my confusion is the wiring diagram...that's where I had to stop...it's helpful but wires from the sensor to the responder don't look right
I would love to get my sensitemp to work.
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Where did you get your sensor replacement?
What part number? 5207?
Thanks for the reply. The sensi-temp ("automatic calrod" on mine) has never worked since we got our 1958 GE. I was wondering if 5207 would work or not.
The sensor as mentioned should be around 17.5 ohms at room temp, if you want to check the entire sensor circuit check for 17.5 ohms at te responder control with one of the yellow sensor wires disconnected from the responder [ and the range unplugged of course ]
John L.
John L.
Hey spacepig I would suggest buying parts based on the model number or if you know the part number.I purchased my based on it looked the same it was a a perfect fit but that doesn't mean it will work. I have yet to find my model number even exists
I do have the GE parts manual downloaded from the ephemera, and I usually check it against part numbers of the e-bay sensors. So far, no match on the part numbers.
I would even be ok with losing the sensi-temp and putting a regular burner/coil there, but that looks a lot more complex than it sounds (at least to us since we don't know what we're doing).
I would even be ok with losing the sensi-temp and putting a regular burner/coil there, but that looks a lot more complex than it sounds (at least to us since we don't know what we're doing).
There are lots of the 3 size 8" burners available, I have good used and new ones alike that I will sell. I do not have any sensors left for them however.
New ones may still be available from GE, We sell good used ones for 1/2 of the new price.
John L.
New ones may still be available from GE, We sell good used ones for 1/2 of the new price.
John L.
Yes it should read around 17.5 ohms at room temperature.
sel8207
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are you sure?
Mine is a 1961 model stove with a sensi temp and the sensor is rated at 10 ohms. Wouldn't the earlier models be the same rating also. Then later on they changed to a 17.5 ohm sensor. His is about a 57' model I think. Les.
Mine is a 1961 model stove with a sensi temp and the sensor is rated at 10 ohms. Wouldn't the earlier models be the same rating also. Then later on they changed to a 17.5 ohm sensor. His is about a 57' model I think. Les.
Sensi temp trouble
Thanks for the info John L. I think I have this sensi temp issue down to a bad responder. If I could find a fixed temp push button switch like my other three I would just change it to a fixed temp burner. So if anyone comes across a GE switch wb23x55 let me know.
Gary C.
Thanks for the info John L. I think I have this sensi temp issue down to a bad responder. If I could find a fixed temp push button switch like my other three I would just change it to a fixed temp burner. So if anyone comes across a GE switch wb23x55 let me know.
Gary C.
speedqueen
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It looks as though you have only one option left at this point. Before you go spend more money on another sensor, check for continuity and resistance on all connections and if necessary clean contacts, just for good measure. You don't want to throw parts at is if it could be as simple as a dirty connection or open wire. As the resistors and phenolic terminal strips under the high voltage cage on my 1964 RCA color TV have told me, heat isn't kind to electronics and wires.
