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Can I Use Type K thermocouple wires (extension) for an E type thermocouple? What aspects need to be considered for this different type of the thermocouple vs extension wire connection?

April 26, 2017aspects different extension thermocouple type vs wires

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Can I Use Type K thermocouple wires (extension) for an E type thermocouple? What aspects need to be considered for this different type of the thermocouple vs extension wire connection?

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You should always use thermocouple wire or thermocouple extension wire that matches the type of thermocouple that you are using (in your case E). Thermocouple or thermocouple extension wire of the proper type must be used all the way from the sensor to measuring instrument. Using a different t …