Craig Fent on wed 10 jun 98
Hi all
We have a 60 cuft soft brick car kiln with 4 burners. It has been suggested
that we have automatic shut-offs installed on the kiln. There has been a kiln
at this location for some 30 years without incident. So some think that this
is a unneeded expense, while others are scared to death that there will be an
explosion today.
My questions are these. Have there been a significant number of exploiding
kilns? How much does it cost to have these items installed. How does it
affect firing? Are they more trouble than they are worth. Any information
about where to obtain these devices?
I would really appreciate any information, opinions and feelings on this
subject.
Thanks in advance. You can reply to the group or to me privately at
craigfent@aol.com
Craig Fent in Norman, OK
WardBurner@aol.com on thu 11 jun 98
Craig,
<<<kilns? >>>>
Significant depends on if it's your's or not. I've dealt with the issue 3
times this year so far. People tend to get safety devices after the event.
<<<>>>
They can be problematic or totally seamless, it just depends on your
complexity and application.
<<<< Any information
about where to obtain these devices?>>>>
We sell and build all types of shutoffs and safety valves. Feel free to give
us a call.
Arturo M DeVitalis on thu 11 jun 98
Depending where and how the kiln is located, the wind can and will blow
out flame. It has happened to me and I thank the Lord for baso valves!
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Kenneth D. Westfall on thu 11 jun 98
Craig
I have found that there are only two kinds of people in this world,
"Those that have and Those that are going to." By all means you should
have some kind of safety shut off on a gas kiln. I may be even more
impairative to have them in a school situation were multiple people may be
firing the kiln. More than one kiln has been blown up by someone
re-lighting a kiln that was full of gas. The simplest baso thermocouple
type valve will save you a lot of heart break. I have used the same valve
and thermocouple for going on 11 years with out any failures. Of course
the more sophisticated you get with electronics the more the chances of
failures. I just depends on the money you have to spend and how fancy you
want to get.
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