Philips Pressurised Steam Generator Iron GC8220 and Similar Models' Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor) Replacement

ID: 95767

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Steps:

  1. The Temperature Sensor is attached to the bottom of the Boiler unit.
  2. It is an NTC Thermistor.
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  4. It is connected to the Main PCB.
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  6. It looks like a diode. But it is a resistor that changes value with temperature.
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  8. They come in a range of values. 10kOhms ~ 100 kOhms.
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