The Protection Tube extends past the tip, protecting the tip from damage while loading the kiln

Keeps the oxide dust from the thermocouple tip from getting into the kiln while firing.
(Any dust should still be vacuumed when doing the normal cleaning of the kiln).

Protects thermocouples from excessive radiation errorfrom the nearby hot elements.

Reduces zone control errors because the tips of all thermocouples are equally exposed to the heat of the kiln while still being as protected as possible.

• The protection tubes are 3/4” in outside diameter with a 1/2” inside diameter (which accommodates the standard 8 gauge Type K thermocouple).

• There is a flange on the back end of the thermocouple to prevent it from going into the kiln.

• The tube is open but protrudes past the delicate tip of the thermocouple.