claman Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I just purchased a Skutt digital pyrometer and have no idea how to install it. I have a pyrometer hole punched in my kiln jacket. I know I'm supposed to drill a hole in there but how far do I insert this 7 inch thermocoupler? If I just insert it an inch or two it will fall out. Do I keep it in all during the firing process? There are some screws and wires attached to the end of the thermocoupler. What do I do with those? Sorry I am such a dummy about this. Any help most appreciated. Please address responses as if you were speaking to to a mentally challenged 6 year old so I have a chance of understanding! Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I have a dual Skutt digital pyrometer for my big Skutt kiln and I just use a couple of peep hole plugs. This was suggested by a Skutt technician, I cut the end off of the peep hole plug and stuffed some kiln fiber inside the extra space in the Skutt plug. The end of the plug is so soft I just ground if off with a file, I think rough sandpaper could do it. I slide the pyrometer into the peep hole plug and then put it in the peep hole when I want to check the kiln temp. This locates the pyrometer to the depth you need it, just remember to leave space for it inside. I usually don't put mine in until the end of the glaze firing, keeping the pyrometer in the entire firing shortens its life. Another way is to get a pyrometer holder you drill your hole about the middle of the kiln and screw it on the outside, this holds the pyrometer at the right distance. I have one of these on a smaller Paragon, it's about 10 inches from the kiln sitter. The one thing that I worry about is the vent system pulling air from it so I have made a little ceramic plug to leave in it until I am ready to check the temp. If you decide to go the holder route and can't find any I have a few laying around, I would be glad to send you one. I'm not sure about the loose screws and wires mine came assembled, can you post a picture of it? Did you get a digital controller with it, if you didn't it sounds like you just have a replacement pyrometer. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 The pyrometer should stick into the interior of the kiln about 1 1/2- 2 inches. The thermocouples wires should be colored red and yellow. Yellow is positive, red is negative. Connect them to the correct terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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