Robzki Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi all I'm in the process of sorting my egt gauge. I am trying to buy a probe and the harness to fit the plx module. I have the choice of type A or B when I buy the harness, is it just the plug that is different. If so which is the most common? I have read that inconel would be the best choice for probe? Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBattye Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 inconel type a and b mean nothing. you need type K thermocouple. some connection plugs and some compensation cable.. buy all from rs components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 inconel type a and b mean nothing. you need type K thermocouple. some connection plugs and some compensation cable.. buy all from rs components. There is a chap on ebay selling this stuff off silly cheap. "phil.jone5" is his user name. I bought 5 K types of the 3mm @ £8 each + £2 for the brass gland clamp fittings. Lyndon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 thanks. what I meant to say was when I buy the harness I have a chice of A or B to fit a k-type thermocouple. if that makes sense. I can only buy the harness from plx devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks lyndon I'll go search for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Type-K-Thermocouple-3mm-High-Temperature-Probe-/220607473986?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item335d3ae942 Hmmm long probe at 4" and as you say lyndon, its ridiculously cheap. Anyone have any views on this? seller: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/phil.jone5/m.html?_dmd=1&_in_kw=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I would never, ever use anything but an Inconel probe if used before the turbo on a high output petrol engine. Putting the probe after the turbo is pretty pointless. I also use stainless glands as they are more likely to come undone in a years time if I want to renew the probe or alter something. 99% of gauges are configured for K type probes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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