Need Help Measuring Coil Temperature

[Walee]

I've tried a needle probe, a bead probe and an IR thermometer. They all register far below known temperature. Has anyone successfully measured a coil's temperature? How did you do it?

 

[AzPlumber]

Yes, check @mikepetro blog

 

[mikepetro]

I've tried a needle probe, a bead probe and an IR thermometer. They all register far below known temperature. Has anyone successfully measured a coil's temperature? How did you do it?

How to measure the temperature on your own atty.

 

[mikepetro]

Only the two on the right proved out to actually succeed.

 

[Walee]

Yes, check @mikepetro blog

Ya'll are flippin geniuses!!! Got it! Works like a champ!

 

[Walee]

How to measure the temperature on your own atty.

You are amazing!!! Once I ignored the "bead" on the end and touched the two thermocouple wires to one "wrap", bingo! What gauge of thermocouple wire to you recommend? I think I'll order some more just in case.

 

[mikepetro]

You are amazing!!! Once I ignored the "bead" on the end and touched the two thermocouple wires to one "wrap", bingo! What gauge of thermocouple wire to you recommend? I think I'll order some more just in case.

You "DONT" want the glass braided (2nd from left), the braid unravels as soon as it gets wet.

I recommend the 30 or 36 gauge.

Thermocouples | Insulated Thermocouples with Connectors | Types J, K, T and E
5SRTC-KK or 5SRTC-TT

 

[hoth0]

this is really helpful! thanks for the instructions