DMM thermocouple cant reach alternator.
My Sears clamp on Digital MultiMeter Model # 82369, came with a temperature probe. It is too short to reach my alternator, unless I were to close dog house cover over it. I fear damaging it or gett...
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You can add a basic copper wire extension, but the measured temperature will not be correct because the open circuit voltage at the thermocouple connection end must be held at a reference temperature which is maintained inside the meter.
To get the correct reading you will need to extend the thermocouple wire types used for the "K" type couple.
To get the correct reading you will need to extend the thermocouple wire types used for the "K" type couple.
