Paul Borian on fri 28 aug 09
turn off the breaker and open the control boxes and look for burnt/broken
wires connecting to the elements. if you don't see that then you will need
standard electrical meter (less than $20) and test the resistance on the
elements. If one of them broke somewhere you can twist them back together -
i did that to one of mine about 2 years ago and still holding fine.
Someone else here could explain better how to do the resistance test - i
forget what the correct numbers are but it is very easy.
if this is an old kiln it will be more cost effective to buy the supplies
to work on it yourself than to pay someone.
Paul
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From: Dawn Kleinman
Date: Aug 28, 2009 9:51am
Subject: my poor kiln
To: Clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
CC:
> Hi All (especially Arnold),
> Here is the situation. I could use some suggestions.
> I have a used kiln that I replaced all the elements and switches about 2
> years ago. Gets to a ^6 in about 6 1/2 hours. Lately, it has been taking
> close to 9 1/2 hours. I figured it was because I was packing it pretty
> full
> and the elements are starting to wear out. Yesterday, it was the correct
> color inside when I turned it to high at the 4th hour. 13 hours later, I
> let
> the timer shut it down. I figured the cone in the sitter broke. This
> morning
> I opened the kiln which was much cooler than I had anticipated. The glaze=
d
> pieces were VERY underfired. Ok - so I turned the kiln back on to re-fire=
.
> Nothing. Flipped the breaker off and then back on. Nothing.
> Now what?!
> Do I really need to pay a kiln guy boat loads of money? Yeah, I might. If
> I
> could just narrow down the problem.
> Anybody?
> --
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> www.DawnPottery.etsy.com
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