Skutt Type K Porcelain Thermocouple Block

KilnParts.com Part Numbers 1000118 Skutt Part Numbers 1913O20338How do I know what thermocouple I need for my kiln? Skutt makes it easy to replace your thermocouple because almost every kiln uses the same Type K 8 Gauge Thermocouple. Even if you have an older style M1 type thermocouple you can replace it with a new style 8 Gauge. The only thing you really need to determine on your Skutt kiln is whether you have a type K or Type S Thermocouple. If the jacket around the wire leading from your thermocouple is yellow, you have a Type K and if the wire is green, you have an S Type. Type K is MUCH more common than Type S. What is the difference between a Type K and Type S Thermocouple? All thermocouples are made of two different metals that are welded togther at the tip and the difference in electrical properties between these two metals produces a small electrical current when heated. Lucky for potters the amount of electricity is very precise and can be measured and correlated to a tem