1. Should I order some thermocouple extension wire or not? If I do, it will cost about $20, which I really didn't think I would have to spend. If I just extend the leads with copper wire I will (by this action alone) create the reference junction at the solder points. This will not be a problem if I am able to keep the solder points (reference junction) at the same temperature as the IC. Basically, If I keep the system from the solder points to the IC isothermal than it will not matter. I do not know the extent to which it does matter if I cannot keep the system isothermal. | 1. Should I order some thermocouple extension wire or not? If I do, it will cost about $20, which I really didn't think I would have to spend. If I just extend the leads with copper wire I will (by this action alone) create the reference junction at the solder points. This will not be a problem if I am able to keep the solder points (reference junction) at the same temperature as the IC. Basically, If I keep the system from the solder points to the IC isothermal than it will not matter. I do not know the extent to which it does matter if I cannot keep the system isothermal. |