diff --git a/lib/oven.py b/lib/oven.py
index 06c6c9d..8aca88d 100644
--- a/lib/oven.py
+++ b/lib/oven.py
@@ -234,7 +234,10 @@ class TempSensorReal(TempSensor):
 
     def run(self):
         while True:
-            self.temperature = self.thermocouple.get()
+            try:
+                self.temperature = self.thermocouple.get()
+            except Exception as ex:
+                log.error(ex, "problem reading temp")
             time.sleep(self.time_step)