Thermocouple Maintenance


THERMOCOUPLE MAINTENANCE

 

General Guidelines

  • Do not allow excessive bending of the thermocouples. Cold working can lower the insulation resistance at certain points causing short circuits or decreased accuracy.
  • Use protection tubes for corrosive atmospheres.
  • Always inspect protection tubes when changing thermocouples. Things to look for include cracks, pinholes, contamination, or discoloration.
  • Do not locate the thermocouple too close to a heating element.
  • Record the life span and cause of failure for each thermocouple to help track down potential problems.
  • Never apply stress to platinum elements, the are fragile and will break easily at high temperatures.