Lynn Goodman Porcelain Pottery on tue 12 feb 08
On Feb 12, 2008, at 3:24 PM, David Lambie wrote:
> I currently am researching a kilns for a future purchase. I am
> debating weather or not channels in the kiln wall would be better for
> elements (preventing warping) compared to elements that are pinned in
> the walls. Since I am concerned with longevity I would appreciate
> insight from people who have used both electric kiln element types.
> Thank you for your help,
> David
Hi David,
I have an L&L. I bought it when I replaced my elderly L&L which I
used for about 20 years. (I probably could have continued with the
old kiln, but I wanted a new kiln!) A friend took my old kiln and has
continued to use it. The reason why the L&L is in such good shape is
because of the element holders-- no sagging elements, no chipping of
the brick, no gouges in the brick; the element holders not only
protect the elements, they really protect the brick as well. I
recommend it.
Lynn
Lynn Goodman
Fine Porcelain Pottery
Cell 347-526-9805
www.lynngoodmanporcelain.com
William & Susan Schran User on tue 12 feb 08
On 2/12/08 3:24 PM, "David Lambie" wrote:
> I currently am researching a kilns for a future purchase. I am
> debating weather or not channels in the kiln wall would be better for
> elements (preventing warping) compared to elements that are pinned in
> the walls. Since I am concerned with longevity I would appreciate
> insight from people who have used both electric kiln element types.
As a person who has had both and worked on both, my vote is for the kiln
with ceramic element holders.
I have found the elements will stay in the holders better than in the
grooves cut into the brick.
It's also easier and less destructive to the brick to remove/install the
elements with the element holders.
Bill
--
William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
David Lambie on tue 12 feb 08
I currently am researching a kilns for a future purchase. I am
debating weather or not channels in the kiln wall would be better for
elements (preventing warping) compared to elements that are pinned in
the walls. Since I am concerned with longevity I would appreciate
insight from people who have used both electric kiln element types.
Thank you for your help,
David
Dolita Dohrman on wed 13 feb 08
I totally agree with Bill here as I own and operate an L & L kiln
which has the ceramic element holders. They are definitely an asset
if one is changing elements just because they are worn out. There is
no chipping or cracking of the soft brick as the ceramic holders are
quite strong. However, I had something burn through an element and
into the channel. I believe it was from an explosion that occurred
in my kiln quite some time ago (not my piece...lesson learned) and it
took awhile for it to do its damage. This was even after a thorough
vacuuming. Removing the channel was not easy and the brick crumbled
and cracked around it. One needs to be very careful with hammer and
chisel. A friend helped me and did the best he could. Replacing the
channel was interesting as you have to snip off a section of the
channel. It is all explained in the instructions that come with the
kiln but it is not something that ever occurred to me. That being
said, I would not hesitate to own an L & L again.
I think someone on this list suggested drilling out a bad spot much
like a dentist drills out a cavity..then filling it with some sort of
wadding. That may have been a better solution for me.
Dolita
On Feb 12, 2008, at 9:48 PM, William & Susan Schran User wrote:
>
> As a person who has had both and worked on both, my vote is for the
> kiln
> with ceramic element holders.
> I have found the elements will stay in the holders better than in the
> grooves cut into the brick.
> It's also easier and less destructive to the brick to remove/
> install the
> elements with the element holders.
>
> Bill
>
>
| |
|
