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[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg| | [[File:EconoKiln1.jpg|400px|thumb|Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln]] | ||
[[File:tabletopkiln.jpg|400px|thumb|RapidFire Pro LP]] | |||
=About our | =About our machines= | ||
*Model: Z18 | *Model: Econokiln J, Z18 | ||
*from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply) | **from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply) | ||
* | **17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep | ||
**This is a ceramics kiln intended for doing batches of pottery. | |||
*Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace | |||
**from: Elizabeth Dalton | |||
**Size (inside): 6″ x 5″ x 6″ | |||
**Power: 1500W | |||
**Max temperature: 2200 F | |||
**RapidFire kilns are designed to rapidly heat to 2200 F (1205 C) for jewelry, metal clays (PMC), glass fusing, glaze testing and ceramics. | |||
*'''These tools require a safety checkout''' | |||
=Guides and Manuals= | =Guides and Manuals= | ||
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info] | |||
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual] | |||
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXdXD-dtATw0iIz3c4uoJKgCtbgHcF25/view?usp=sharing RapidFire Pro LP Manual] | |||
''' | =General Tips and Safety= | ||
*'''Ask before attempting to operate!''' | |||
*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster) | |||
*The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes | |||
*The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable | |||
= | =Setup Checklist= | ||
* | * Safe Location - is the kiln at least 30 feet from any combustible items? Is it in a safe location where it will be undistrubed? | ||
* Inspect the kiln controls - do the switches turn on and off normally? | |||
* Inspect the heater coils and bricks - is everything intact? | |||
* When turning on - check the heat of the plug and cable. Is it too hot to touch? | |||
=Helpful Videos= | =Helpful Videos= | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter] | *EconoKiln | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners] | **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)] | **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners] | ||
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)] | |||
*RapidFire Pro LP | |||
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxoEomqEIo How to Program the TableTop Furnace RapidFire Pro] | |||
=Maintenance= | =Maintenance= | ||
* | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpUedqtHr8I Repairing a Cracked Top or Bottom of an L&L Electric Kiln] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BohGz_2KoKM Skutt Kiln Maintainence - Replacing the Kiln's Element] | |||
Parts: | Parts: | ||
*[https://www.theceramicshop.com/store/category/39/232/peep-plugs/ Peep hole plugs] | |||
*[https://hotkilns.com/parts?parts_category=All&kiln_series_nid=All&obsolete_series_nid=1049&PN=&title= L&L Kiln Parts] | |||
=Supplies= | =Supplies= | ||
[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply] | *[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply] | ||
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones] | *[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones] | ||
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/laguna-low-fire-clay/ Low-fire clay] | *[http://www.portlandpottery.com/laguna-low-fire-clay/ Low-fire clay] | ||
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[[Category: Safety Checkout]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:51, 14 October 2022
About our machines
- Model: Econokiln J, Z18
- from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
- 17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep
- This is a ceramics kiln intended for doing batches of pottery.
- Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace
- from: Elizabeth Dalton
- Size (inside): 6″ x 5″ x 6″
- Power: 1500W
- Max temperature: 2200 F
- RapidFire kilns are designed to rapidly heat to 2200 F (1205 C) for jewelry, metal clays (PMC), glass fusing, glaze testing and ceramics.
- These tools require a safety checkout
Guides and Manuals
General Tips and Safety
- Ask before attempting to operate!
- Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)
- The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes
- The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable
Setup Checklist
- Safe Location - is the kiln at least 30 feet from any combustible items? Is it in a safe location where it will be undistrubed?
- Inspect the kiln controls - do the switches turn on and off normally?
- Inspect the heater coils and bricks - is everything intact?
- When turning on - check the heat of the plug and cable. Is it too hot to touch?
Helpful Videos
- EconoKiln
- RapidFire Pro LP
Maintenance
- Repairing a Cracked Top or Bottom of an L&L Electric Kiln
- Skutt Kiln Maintainence - Replacing the Kiln's Element
Parts:
Supplies
- Portland Pottery Supply
- Cones
- Low-fire clay
- Mid-fire clay
- Low or no-fire clay
- Glazes - Teacher's Pallete, easily inter-mixable colors