Firing requires the user to know the actual temperature of the firing chamber. To do so, a devise called a Pyrometer is used. A Pyrometer is like a high temperature version of the thermometer. All of our complete pyrometers come with a Type K thermocouple (temperature sensor) installed.

Our Digital Pyrometers are offered in both a 9V battery version and a standard receptacle Plug-in style version. Choose the 9V version when a standard 120V household receptacle is not available.

Our Analog Pyrometer does not require any batteries or plugs to operate.

Analog Pyrometer
 

Digital Pyrometer
 

Complete Analog Unit, Part # 08060
(Pyrometer, Thermocouple, Bracket and mounting Screws)


 

Complete 9V Digital Unit, Part # 08060.200
(Pyrometer, Thermocouple, Bracket and mounting Screws)

Complete (Plug-in style) Digital Unit, Part # 08060.300
(Pyrometer, Thermocouple, Bracket and mounting Screws)

How does a Pyrometer Work?

Connected to the pyrometer is a thermocouple. This thermocouple is the temperature sensor. It's inserted into the firing chamber. The thermocouple produces a very low voltage which changes depending upon the temperature seen at the tip of the thermocouple. This voltage is applied to the pyrometer which reacts by moving or deflecting the needle or changing the digital display.

It should be noted that the Pyrometer and Thermocouple do not control the kiln in any way. They don't turn it on and they don't turn it off. Their sole purpose is to display the temperature seen at the tip of the thermocouple.