MarkS Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Before I order a thermocouple and especially before I install on question. How far into the kiln is it supposed to project? Paragon, I think, suggested four times the diameter. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 My Anxer kilns have the thermocouple about 1.5" from the wall. Four times the diameter of the kiln would not fit inside the kiln. I have usually seen the thermocouple protruding anywhere from 1-2.5 inches. Maybe some kilns might be more but not a lot. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Sorry. To clarify four times the diameter of the thermocouple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanzey Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I usually put mine in about 4" so it's not in the space between the kiln and the shelves (for a gas kiln). That way it's where the ware is, not in the flame path. But I've also ready pretty much what Marcia said, that 1 1/2" is sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm gonna try 1 1/2" of so - just have to make sure it won't interfere with anything. How far away do you have to keep pots, posts, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Howard Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm gonna try 1 1/2" of so - just have to make sure it won't interfere with anything. How far away do you have to keep pots, posts, etc? In an electric kiln, keep ware and kiln furniture at least 1/2" away from the thermocouple. Here is an instruction sheet: http://www.paragonwe...nuals/IM199.pdf Sincerely, Arnold Howard Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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