mercury thermostat

Do Thermostats Still Use Mercury?

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Do Thermostats Still Use Mercury? Thermostats with mercury will have the “Hg” sign for mercury on the packaging. Most thermostats sold today don’t contain mercury. Programmable electronic thermostats and many manual thermostats are now mercury-free. When did they stop using mercury in thermostats? manufacturers in the U.S. – General Electric, Honeywell, and White-Rodgers. These companies

Are Mercury Thermostats Dangerous?

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Are Mercury Thermostats Dangerous? What are the hazards of a mercury thermostat? Mercury poses a threat to both the environment and to your health. Direct exposure to mercury can cause neurological damage, behavioral problems, kidney disease and problems with the lungs and digestive tract that can prove fatal. Are mercury thermostats legal? California law has