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updated wed 6 nov 02

 

iandol on mon 4 nov 02


Dear Don Hunt=20

You say, relating to K type Pyrometers <but after 12 cone 10 firings they quit about 2000f.>>

Maximum operating temperature for type K Chromel/Alumel thermocouples is =
1372=B0C (2500=B0F) but continuous use close to the upper limits will =
shorten their life.=20

If you are determined to get a long life and use a high temp =
thermocouple then you have to go to Type R or S and use a suitably =
calibrated Galvanometer.

Best regards.

Ivor Lewis.