RTD or thermocouple?

[Ron Schroeder]

At 05:10 PM 10/9/01 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm at the point where I need to get a sensor to measure exhaust gas temps, 
>and I am seeking some advice.  I can get a thermocouple, but I am concerned 
>that it will not report temps quickly enough.  I have heard that a RTD has 
>been used, but I have not found a source for one.  Does anyone know of a 
>source where I can get an RTD with a "black box" to output 0-5v based on 
>temps?  Or should I just stick with a thermocouple?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Andrew


Hi Andrew,

Just use a smaller type K thermocouple, even a bare one.  It will respond
fast but will not last long.

Ron Schroeder
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