Thermocouple

[D_o_S]

Hiya,

haven't visited this section for a long time, however, I am quite confident that the people here will be able to help me out.

First, I will be getting a Fluke 54 Series II. The question is, what accesories and probes should I get for it?

What about different thermocouple types? Which is the best for our application (I'll be using it to measure WC, TEC temps)?

TIA

[vapb400]

i think most people go for the type k bead thermocouple. Brand doesnt matter

[TheBender]

A type T thermocouple would be ideal for low temperature applications. Type K is great for general purpose. An RTD element would be better than a thermocouple but I dont think it will work on your Fluke.

[andybg]

Fluke 54 should come with 2 bead thermocouples. Why are you opting for a $300 model? Fluke 16 serves most of my needs minus amperage for $150 with all the bells and whistles (minus pipe clamp thermocouple). If you are looking for data logging it's great but if not I'd suggest maybe a cheaper model with single input and no data logging. I consider fluke to be the best as far as accuracy and durablility goes just think it's funny that they are called FLUKE :D .

[jinu117]

Some people swear by T type for low temp. I just don't know... :) K-type is about 10-15% more expensive than T-type and more often supplied with things we get... up to you :)

[wdrzal]

Fluke 54 should come with 2 bead thermocouples. Why are you opting for a $300 model? Fluke 16 serves most of my needs minus amperage for $150 with all the bells and whistles (minus pipe clamp thermocouple). If you are looking for data logging it's great but if not I'd suggest maybe a cheaper model with single input and no data logging. I consider fluke to be the best as far as accuracy and durablility goes just think it's funny that they are called FLUKE :D .

If you just getting started the 16 is great,not only temperature but a multimeter and capacitor tester also.



http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fluke+16.htm?catalog_name=FlukeUnitedStates&Category=IAQ(FlukeProducts)

[jinu117]

-40c do limit the phase change readout a lot. I doubt lot of even starter can't hit below that temp idling.... :)

[D_o_S]

Thanks for the posts so far,

looks like I'll get myself some T type thermocouples too then.

What about attaching the thermocouple to something? Like how would I go about attaching it to a heatsink/memory module/whatever?