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Default need to find a replacement K type probe for this thermometer

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I have had this thermometer for probably a decade. About three years
ago, I accidentally put the K type probe into something too hot and
ruined it. Now it's time to get another probe, but I'm not sure which
one. I lost the info on the thermometer, but here is an image:

https://i.imgur.com/RHXsSsS.jpg

Suggestions for both a manual and replacement probe would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.



All thermo coupler probes of the same leter are the same. There are
several different letters used.

Just find any K type that the plug matches the instrument you are using.
The plug should be made out of the same material as the t/c.


The most common plugs are usually the K and J type. They will not
interchange and give the correct temperature.

You must have really stuck it into something hot. The K type is good
for around 2000 deg F. You could have melted the probe if it was some
sort of plastic, but the T/C should still be good unless it was over
about 2000 deg F.