by Arnold Howard

Understanding how a thermocouple works, the part of a digital kiln that serves as the temperature sensor, is an important part of being a fused glass artist. Information on various problems that can cause thermocouples to misread kiln temperatures is provided along with tips for repairing those problems.

This article was originally published on page 64 in the Winter 2019 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly.
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