Lisa Rich on sat 6 sep 97
Thanks to all who contributed their insights Re: Gas Kiln--Build or Buy.
Based on the info I've obtained so far,
I've decided to build one in the Spring of 98. However, in the meantime I
need a decent gas kiln. I've been looking at the top loading, portable gas
updraft kilns. Specifically the Olympic Torchbearer w/Ignition Ring &
Thermocouple Safety valve model 2827G and Aim G2927 (w/safety shut off,
ignition sys, pressure gage, etc). (See Claytimes article May/June 1997).
Does anyone have any experience with either Olympic or Aim gas kilns? If
so, what is your opinion re: them. Is one a better kiln than the other; are
they about the same? Are they easily moved, (portable and easily shipped)
as claimed by the advertising? Is one company better than the other re:
product support/assistance? If you'd care to share your ideas/opinions re:
these kilns, I'd appreciate it.
I'm planning on firing two times a week (1 bisque & 1 high fire) and want
to have the ability to (with reasonable effort) fire to cone 10. These
kilns are advertised as Max Temp ^10; but, I've read that the Olympic
requires burner modification in order to do that. Is anyone familiar with
what type of modification is involved and is it difficult to accomplish?
I plan to run it on propane and site it in a ventilated kiln shed outside
(away from) my studio. Would running it off of 2 propane tanks
simultaneously be better than one tank? What size tanks do you think I'd
need? I'm grateful for your thoughts or ideas that you'd like to
contribute.
Lisa Rich, Binghamton, New York -- USA
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