I have an extra K-Type, Wire Thermocouple Sensor. I want to change the connector, from a "mini-type," to a banana plug, so I can have another, to use with my DMM.
1) Is it okay to shorten the length of the wire, or is the length related to the calibration?
2) I would rather solder the sensor wire, to the banana plugs. Will the special wire metal types take the solder?
I could go with a mechanical connection, but it would make a messy device. The tiny wires are not likely to be clamped inside the cup, by the tiny screw. So, the wire would have to be wound around the screw, on the outside of the cup.
I am aware that I have to be very careful to maintain the positive and negative wire orientation.
I also have the sensor that came with the DMM. It has a plastic insulation covering. The data sheet was confusing, about its safe temperature operating limits and I melted the covering, slightly. The wires were slightly exposed, but completely unhurt. I replaced it.
I take it that I could just add a little heat shrink, for isolation protection, and keep using the damaged one; correct? It would be good for situations, were the likelihood of additional damage is in question.
Thank you, for your help.