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interrupted firing

updated mon 30 sep 96

 

Laura Freedman on fri 6 sep 96

I was firing my kiln this morning when the electricity dropped and then
went back up. Some of my digital clocks were flashing so I ran
downstairs to the kiln room not knowing what to find. I wasn't sure if
the kiln was affected or not. The little red light was still glowing, so
I felt safe. I don't know whether the kiln went off and then back up,
but the firing was short of 6 hours for my bisque firing. Usually it is
6 or a little more. What happens to the kiln life, elements, etc. when
things like this happen? lauras@epix.net
Pennsylvania