Ranco K36 L1016 thermostat

[neinplumber]

Trying to source a Ranco K36 L1016 thermostat for an old Ideal boiler or any compatible alternatives. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[ericmark]

Most old boilers used on/off control so most thermostats are interchangeable. Modern boilers may use modulating thermostats, Opentherm may work with many boilers, but some will need a special type to work with their ebus.

 

[neinplumber]

Most old boilers used on/off control so most thermostats are interchangeable. Modern boilers may use modulating thermostats, Opentherm may work with many boilers, but some will need a special type to work with their ebus.

It’s a basic bi metallic so I thought they’re mostly the same apart from their physical dimensions and the width of the temperature probe. The K36 L1014 looks very similar (Screwfix), would this be compatible replacement?

 

[Basher]

The L1016 has a capillary tube 48" long apparently. I don't know what the difference between L1016 and L1014 is, but it could relate to temperature or capillary length. Worth checking the L1014 is long enough to fit!