Sandi Nelson on fri 21 sep 07
I realize I am showing my ignorance here, but is there any comparison on
having an electric kiln inside to having a gas kiln inside (besides that
they both heat pots)? I have a 23 x 12 studio in a cinder block
basement-level utility room off the garage. Immediately above the =
studio is
a false ceiling with a couple of feet of air space (where pipes are
located)=85then a seldom-used bedroom above that. I will probably soon =
be
getting a larger kiln, but the 2.5 cu.ft. kiln I have has a vent-sure =
system
to the outside. =20
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1. Does the electric kiln still give off Carbon Monoxide when set up as
described? =20
2. Is it in a safe area to our living area (which is above the studio)?
3. Should I be keeping the fan on the vent-sure on throughout the
process to vent out gases the entire time I=92m firing? I have been =
turning
it off at approximately 1940 =B0 F. =20
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Thanks for your words of wisdom=85
Someday=85Sandi
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Arnold Howard on mon 24 sep 07
From: "Sandi Nelson"
1. Does the electric kiln still give off Carbon=20
Monoxide when set up as
described?
2. Is it in a safe area to our living area (which is=20
above the studio)?
3. Should I be keeping the fan on the vent-sure on=20
throughout the
process to vent out gases the entire time I'm firing? I=20
have been turning
it off at approximately 1940 =B0 F.
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1) It depends on the type of clay you are firing, the number=20
of air intake holes in the kiln, the condition of the vent=20
pipe, and the condition of the vent fan.
2) It is okay to fire a kiln in your basement provided the=20
vent system is set up properly. Is the outside vent near an=20
open window? This would be a source of concern.
3) I would leave the fan turned on throughout the firing and=20
cooling cycle.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
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