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pyrometer installation

updated sat 15 jan 00

 

I.Lewis on thu 13 jan 00

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Quote =3CI don't know of a single type of pyrometer that can read accurately=
over
1000 deg C=3E

Feri.

I am pleased to read that. From the time I put my pyrometer in the new kiln =
it
has consistently read about 150 low. But the relationship between the =
movement
of the cones and the movement of the needle has been consistent over three
hundred and thirty nine firings.

Thanks for the information,

Ivor Lewis

ferenc jakab on fri 14 jan 00

That's the important thing i.e. if the relationship is consistent then the
pyrometer can be a good guide.
Feri.