Curious if your temperature sensor is located in the right spot?
Read on to learn about temperature sensor positions in home heating systems and process heating.
February 3, 2023
Type K Thermocouples
Starting at $46.50
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Description
BriskHeat Type K thermocouples provide a low-cost means of temperature measurement. Made with a temperature sensor containing Chromel and Alumel conductors, Type K thermocouples have a longer lifespan at higher temperatures.
- Connection types for Standard, Mini, Bare Wire Leads
- Suitable options for indoor and outdoor use
- Choose between 5, 10, or 25 ft (1.5, 3, or 7.6 m) lengths
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Part Number
Type-K-Series
Type-K Thermocouple:Â Type-K Thermocouples have to be paired with a controller that is set to accept a signal from a Type-K thermocouple. Using incompatible sensors and controllers will provide inaccurate temperature measurements.
Sensor Placement:Â
Sensor placement is important for proper process control. It should be located where the temperature is most critical and should maintain direct contact by using tape, paste, or epoxy.
Outdoor use thermocouple: PTFE sleeving. Temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)
Indoor use thermocouple: Fiberglass sleeving. Temperatures up to 800°F (426°C)
| Part No. Type-K Sensor | Length ft (m) | Connector Type | Location Use |
| TCKN05-EA | 5 (1.5) | Standard | Outdoor |
| TCKN10-EA | 10 (3.0) | Standard | Outdoor |
| TCKN25-EA | 25 (7.6) | Standard | Outdoor |
| TCKN05-DA | 5 (1.5) | Mini | Outdoor |
| TCKN10-DA | 10 (3.0) | Mini | Outdoor |
| TCKN25-DA | 25 (7.6) | Mini | Outdoor |
| TCKN05-GA | 5 (1.5) | Bare Wire Leads | Outdoor |
| TCKN10-GA | 10 (3.0) | Bare Wire Leads | Outdoor |
| TCKN25-GA | 25 (7.6) | Bare Wire Leads | Outdoor |
| TAKN05-DA | 5 (1.5) | Mini | Indoor |
| TAKN10-DA | 10 (3.0) | Mini | Indoor |
| TAKN25-DA | 25 (7.6) | Mini | Indoor |
| TAKN05-GA | 5 (1.5) | Bare Wire Leads | Indoor |
| TAKN10-GA | 10 (3.0) | Bare Wire Leads | Indoor |
| TAKN25-GA | 25 (7.6) | Bare Wire Leads | Indoor |
| TAKN05-EA-ROHS** | 5 (1.5) | Standard | Indoor |
**Materials are RoHS compliant
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