5. Apparatus used in a kiln SHUNT A shunt is a tubular connector which is used to connect the flue hole to the central hole located parallel to it. Underneath, it is connected to the chimney through a connector passage. The main benefit of using a shunt is that it helps in preventing air leakages through the flue ducts.
SHUNT METER A shunt meter is a temperature measuring device with a metal rod attached to it. The rod is inserted into a hole made on the top of a shunt, and it measures the temperature of the flue gases flowing from the kiln to the chimney via the shunt.
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