diff --git a/config.py b/config.py
index 304218e..9c6f204 100644
--- a/config.py
+++ b/config.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ max31855 = 0
 max31856 = 1
 # see lib/max31856.py for other thermocouple_type, only applies to max31856
 # uncomment this if using MAX-31856
-# thermocouple_type = MAX31856.MAX31856_K_TYPE
+thermocouple_type = MAX31856.MAX31856_K_TYPE
 
 ### Thermocouple Connection (using bitbang interfaces)
 gpio_sensor_cs = 8  # pin 24