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seeley-olevia kiln

updated tue 30 apr 96

 

Ernie vonBorstel on tue 2 apr 96

Has anyone out there heard of or know anything about Seeley-Olevia Electric
Kilns.
They were made in Oneonta NY. The particular one I've come across is Cone 8
240 volts 45 Amps. I'm particularly curious about the reliability of the
switches. There are 3 of them and they are continuously adjustable (not in
steps) untill they click in to the High position. I'm wondering how they
achieve the apparently continuous control (SCR's) possibly? Its about the
size of a Scutt 1027 but doesn't separate in sections. Any info either good
or bad would be appreciated.

Ernie
Ithaca NY

Ernie vonBorstel on thu 11 apr 96

This is a repost.

I didn't any responses but then I think I sent it first when quite a few
poeple were signed off for the NCECA conference. Hope you can help me. Thanks.

Has anyone out there heard of or know anything about Seeley-Olevia Electric
Kilns.
They were made in Oneonta NY. The particular one I've come across is Cone 8
240 volts 45 Amps. I'm particularly curious about the reliability of the
switches. There are 3 of them and they are continuously adjustable (not in
steps) untill they click in to the High position. I'm wondering how they
achieve the apparently continuous control (SCR's) possibly? Its about the
size of a Scutt 1027 but doesn't separate in sections. Any info either good
or bad would be appreciated.

Ernie
Ithaca NY