Trying to replace a faulty thermal link/resistor

[XaviPacheco]

Hi,

I found this Thermal Link/Resistor A5MC-220JK to be open. I don't find the same replacement. Is there another way for me to replace it? I thought of a 22 ohms/ 2W resistor, but the actual protection wouldn't make sense then.

[coromonadalix]

you had an response on "all about circuits forums"   why ask here ?  loll


same response  :  https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=285-1901-ND


Since it has an 18week of lead time,  put an 22 ohms 2w resitor in serial with an 139 degree thermal fuse, thermally glued or an shrink against the resistor.

[XaviPacheco]

Well.. I just wanted to hear a different approach from someone else 

I needed a fast solution rather than waiting long only for that component. I just thought of putting the 22 ohms resistor without the thermal fuse. Of course, I know the consequences if it fails again 

A faulty bridge rectifier caused the thermal link goes away. I've replaced the bridge, I'm only stuck for that component, and I just have the 22ohms/2W resistor at the moment.

[macboy]

Hmm, for me it shows:
"Quantity Available   25,869 Can ship immediately "
In this case, the manufacturer lead time is of no consequence, unless you need 25870 of them!

edit: Apparently Arrow has free shipping worldwide on all orders no matter how small. But be prepared to receive a very large package for your one component.