SolvejgMa@aol.com on wed 8 may 96
Hi folks -
The end of my sensing rod is all black and crusty -- make that my Skutt
KILN'S sensing rod -- and I'm guessing this might affect how the kiln fires.
So, how difficult is it to replace the tube and rod and all that stuff? My
kiln manuals are packed away somewhere, but I never could decipher the
schematics anyway. Is this an easy repair (semi-intuitive) or something I
should take to an expert? I can put together PC workstations, but that's
about the extent of my mechanical abilities.
Kat in Salem, Or... after 2 weeks with the flu, this is the only voice I have
left... :b
Bob Kavanagh on thu 9 may 96
These rods are fairly easy to replace. Set aside mor time than you think
you need because this would be your first time. You should only need
a small screwdrive and maybe a pair of pliers. Look at the rod and trace
it from the inside to the outside and start undoing screws. When you get
it out clean it with emery cloth orsomething similar. If it is slightly
misshapen and eroded/corroded you should probably just replace it.
Take a breath and proceed slowly, it is not complex, only new.
ross/viv on sat 18 apr 98
The inner face of several bricks forming the grooves for the heating
elements in our kiln have sheared off allowing the elements to droop into
the kiln. Is it possible to repair these by cementing the broken pieces
back onto the remaining part of the brick using sodium silicate or whatever???
Also is it possible to buy parts for a sitter?
Any advice will be appreciated,
Ross Rogers
R & V Rogers
Judith Enright on mon 20 apr 98
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>The inner face of several bricks forming the grooves for the heating
>elements in our kiln have sheared off allowing the elements to droop into
>the kiln. Is it possible to repair these by cementing the broken pieces
>back onto the remaining part of the brick using sodium silicate or whatever???
>
>Also is it possible to buy parts for a sitter?
>
>Any advice will be appreciated,
>
>Ross Rogers
>R & V Rogers
Hi, Ross. Don't know about repairing broken brick beyond just replacing
it, but I DO know you can secure the elements by pinning them. I've seen
paper clips used, but would recommend the heat-resisting pins which can be
ordered from any supply house or electric kiln manufacturer.
And yes, parts can be ordered for the sitter (I just replaced the tube
assembly on my Skutt; Skutt overnighted it to me), or perhaps one of our
many electrically-gifted clayarters can make a recommendation for
on-the-market alternatives.
Good luck!
Judith Enright @ Black Leopard Clayware -- just finished Open Studios: am
very happy with the repeat business and special orders, and was pleasantly
surprised by the amount of interest taken in the making of pots, studio set
up, demos, etc. Customers can be so inspiring at times!
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