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Thermocouples are non-returnable.  Please make sure you are buying the right one.  While Type-K thermocouples are all the same electrically, the kiln manufacturers use different styles, lengths, diameters, and also add mounting hardware for particular applications.  Therefore, thermocouples are not plug-in compatible / interchangeable with one-another.  It's important you purchase the correct one for your brand/model of kiln.

We stock some thermocouples but not all, so 

Paragon L&L Skutt Cress Olympic

Paragon

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PY-50 Thermocouple, Type-K, 1/4" sheathed with lead wires and ceramic block, new style, for 2.5-3" wall kilns.   $52
PY-51 Thermocouple, Type-K, 1/4" sheathed, new style, for 2.5-3" wall kilns.   (no lead wires or ceramic block)  $36
PY-53 Thermocouple, Type-K, 1/4" sheathed with lead wires and ceramic block, new style, for 3.5-4.5" wall kilns (TnFK6 and Dragon).   $52
PY-52 Thermocouple, Type-K, 1/4" sheathed, new style, for 3.5-4.5" wall kilns (TnFK6 and Dragon).  (no lead wires or ceramic block) $36
PY-55 Thermocouple, Type-S for 2.5-3" wall kilns (includes S type lead wires and ceramic protection tube, does not include ceramic block.) $190
PY-60 Thermocouple, Type-K, 1/8" sheathed with lead wires for TnF 2 and pyrometers (all wall thicknesses)     $58
PY-65 Thermocouple, Type-S for 4-4.5" wall kilns (includes S type lead wires and ceramic protection tube, does not include ceramic block.)     $210
PY-70 Thermocouple with lead wires for SC series kiln  $18

L&L

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T-G-E800/00  8 gauge Type K thermocouple with ceramic terminal block.  Mounting kit not included.   $32
T-G-TUBE/00 8 gauge Type K Industrial Mullite protection tube. $29
T-G-MKIT/00 Includes 2 screws and six 1/4" high ceramic standoffs. $8
T-G-E140/00* 14 gauge Type K Thermocouple Exposed (includes high temp plastic terminal block.  This is for older kilns only and is not normally recommended.  (See comments below.)* $35*
T-G-SXXX/00 Type S Thermocouple (120mm-4.75") Used on kilns with 2.5 or 3" brick.  Includes ceramic terminal block and alumina protection tube.   $210
T-G-SXXX/06 Type S Thermocouple (160mm-6.3") Used on front-loading kilns with extra insulation)  Includes ceramic terminal block and alumina protection tube.   $235

* Newer kilns use 8 gauge thermocouples. Older ones used 14 gauge.  It is recommended that you drill out the brick in older kilns to accept the larger diameter 8 gauge thermocouples.  If you prefer not to do that, purchase the 14 gauge. 

Skutt

Thermocouple, Type-K, 6 in, 8 ga, open element (Skutt PN 1515).  For use in kiln mounted, KilnMaster controllers.  (Best replacement for all Skutt kiln-mounted controllers.  If you currently have a  sheathed thermocouple, this is your most reliable replacement.  However, it may require slight kiln modification, drilling of skin and kiln brick, to install.) $16
Thermocouple, Type-K, 6 in, sheathed  (Skutt PN 1594).  For use in kiln mounted, KilnMaster/ GlassMaster controllers.  (Same-part replacement for Skutt kiln-mounted controllers with sheathed thermocouples purchased prior to Feb 2004 .  If you currently have a  sheathed thermocouple, this is the most direct replacement.  No kiln modification required.  However, these thermocouples are considered unreliable when fired above 1800F.  Purchase for use low-fire use only. $44

For more info see these links
http://www.skutt.com/pdf/TechUpdates/tech1.pdf
http://www.skutt.com/features/thermocouple.html
Or call Skutt for assistance 503-774-6000

Cress

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Spare/Replacement Thermocouples
8 gauge thermocouples.  Exposed element, type K thermocouple. 
Thermocouple, 5 inch (1.5 bead)

$46

Thermocouple, 7 inch (2 bead)

$46

Thermocouple, 10 inch (3 bead)

$48

Olympic

Thermocouple, Type-K, 6" (fits most Olympic kilns) $47
Thermocouple, Type-K, 10", "Long-style " (for commercial kilns) $47
Thermocouple, Type-S $195
 

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