Marley MD26 DPST Snap-Action Line Voltage Thermostat
The Marley MD26 (QMKMD26) is a DPST (double-pole single-throw) snap-action line voltage thermostat control built for direct wiring into line-voltage electric heating circuits. Engineered with a positive snap-action switching mechanism, this control is designed as a compatible replacement thermostat for Marley and Qmark electric baseboard, wall, and unit heaters that call for a line-voltage, double-pole control. Because it operates directly on line voltage, no external low-voltage transformer or relay is required, simplifying installation and reducing potential points of failure in the heating circuit. Its double-pole configuration makes it well suited to servicing line-voltage electric heating equipment where both supply legs must be interrupted together for safe, complete circuit disconnection during off-cycles or servicing.
Key Features
- DPST Switching: Double-pole single-throw contacts switch both hot legs of a line-voltage heating circuit together for complete, simultaneous disconnection of the load.
- Snap-Action Mechanism: A quick make-and-break snap-action design delivers crisp, positive contact transitions instead of slow mechanical drag, helping reduce contact arcing and wear over repeated cycling.
- Line Voltage Control: Rated for direct line-voltage operation, allowing the thermostat to control the heater load without an intermediate low-voltage relay stage.
- Model MD26 / QMKMD26: Identified by its manufacturer designator QMKMD26, this control is intended as a direct-fit replacement part for the corresponding Marley/Qmark heater thermostat position.
- Simplified Wiring: Line-voltage, double-pole operation keeps the control circuit straightforward for electricians servicing existing electric heating installations.
- Field Replacement Fit: Sized and configured to drop into the thermostat position on compatible Marley/Qmark heater models without modifying the existing line-voltage wiring layout.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Electric Baseboard Heater Thermostat Replacement
- Electric Wall Heater Control Circuits
- Unit Heater Line-Voltage Temperature Control
- Commercial and Residential Electric Heating Systems
- Service and Repair of Existing Marley/Qmark Heaters
Why Marley?
Marley (Qmark) is a long-established name in electric comfort heating equipment, and its thermostat controls are built to keep that equipment running reliably in the field. The DPST snap-action design of the MD26/QMKMD26 gives contractors and facility technicians a straightforward, code-appropriate way to restore accurate line-voltage temperature control to an existing electric heater without reworking the surrounding circuit. For electrical contractors and facility maintenance teams stocking parts for heater service calls, the MD26/QMKMD26 offers a dependable, purpose-built replacement rather than an improvised substitute.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Thermostat
- Configuration:
- 2-Pole
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Heating
- list_batch:
- MAR-20260910
- Product Subgroup:
- Thermostats