Arnold Howard on tue 27 apr 99
Hi,
I've recently been talking with potters who are not completely
satisfied with their electric kilns. I work at Paragon Industries,
Inc., mfg. of kilns, and would appreciate your feed back:
What feature(s) would you especially like in a kiln just for potters?
What are your biggest complaints about electric kilns?
I value your opinion and look forward to hearing from you.
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, Inc.
2011 South Town East Blvd.
Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
972-288-7557 ext. 25
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Brad Sondahl on wed 28 apr 99
The important features in an electric kiln for me are: Cone 10
operation,
Slots big enough or sturdy enough not to be damaged when removing old
elements.
Reliable system of keeping elements in channels.
Even firing top to bottom.
Ease of access for repair in the controls area.
Total cost.
Because of the last, I prefer models with a kilnsitter rather than the
expensive high tech shutoff/turnup devices.
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Lori Pierce on wed 28 apr 99
Dear Howard, years and years ago I had an ancient, second hand Paragon kiln.
It was a square top loader. My glazes were beautiful; I realize now that the
kiln was very well insulated and strongly constructed compared to the Skutt
that I have today. I never had to make any electrical repairs, therefor I
can make no comment concerning that... But the quality of the insulation
made an enormous difference in the quality of the oxidation glazes. There
was no kiln sitter, no controll for firing down...we did it by observing the
cones. I believe the only kilns with the qualities of that ancient Paragon
are the commercial kilns (pricey) that I see in the catalogues...but
wouldn't most of us that know rather pay a bit more for that old fashioned
competency? Lori in New Port Richey, Florida
-----Original Message-----
From: Arnold Howard
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 7:30 AM
Subject: Potter's Kilns
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Hi,
I've recently been talking with potters who are not completely
satisfied with their electric kilns. I work at Paragon Industries,
Inc., mfg. of kilns, and would appreciate your feed back:
What feature(s) would you especially like in a kiln just for potters?
What are your biggest complaints about electric kilns?
I value your opinion and look forward to hearing from you.
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, Inc.
2011 South Town East Blvd.
Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
972-288-7557 ext. 25
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David Hendley on wed 28 apr 99
At 07:53 AM 4/27/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I've recently been talking with potters who are not completely
>satisfied with their electric kilns. I work at Paragon Industries,
>Inc., mfg. of kilns, and would appreciate your feed back:
Thanks for asking, Mr. Howard.
My biggest, by far, complaint about electric kilns is that they are woefully
underinsulated. My Paragon kiln is said to have "extra insulation"
because 3", rather than 2 1/2" thick brick are used in the walls.
This is a joke, especially since, by the time the bricks are routed out
for the elements, you're back to 2 1/2" again.
Not only is the lack of insulation a tremendous waste of energy,
but I actually have to "fire down", by turning the kiln back on
periodically during cooling, to keep it from cooling so fast that
extra large bowls crack due to uneven cooling.
Electric resistance heating is alrerady the most expensive way to
heat a kiln for most of the world.
I would gladly pay extra for a kiln that is truly and significantly
extra insulated.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
Pat logue on thu 29 apr 99
Arnold
Most potters i know have to learn how to work on their own kilns.
How about color coded wire,hinged control boxes,and wiring diagrams for
potters not electricians.While your at it how about cheaper
elements(just thought i'd throw that one in)
Pat Logue
Arnold Howard wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hi,
>
> I've recently been talking with potters who are not completely
> satisfied with their electric kilns. I work at Paragon Industries,
> Inc., mfg. of kilns, and would appreciate your feed back:
>
> What feature(s) would you especially like in a kiln just for potters?
>
> What are your biggest complaints about electric kilns?
>
> I value your opinion and look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Arnold Howard
> Paragon Industries, Inc.
> 2011 South Town East Blvd.
> Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
> 972-288-7557 ext. 25
>
> _________________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Vince Pitelka on sat 1 may 99
>Most potters i know have to learn how to work on their own kilns.
>How about color coded wire,hinged control boxes,and wiring diagrams for
>potters not electricians.While your at it how about cheaper
>elements(just thought i'd throw that one in)
Pat -
All good suggestions. And regarding the latter one, contact Euclid's
Elements - top quality elements for the best prices you can find. They
always advertise in CM. I do not get anything from this. I am just
terribly impressed with their service. Chris at Eclid's is very generous
with technical information when you need it.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka - vpitelka@DeKalb.net
Home 615/597-5376, work 615/597-6801, fax 615/597-6803
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
Pat logue on wed 5 may 99
Vince
Thanks for the tip.I'd heard about euclids but,never given them any
serious consideration.I have a local guy but he's getting older and a
little unpredictable.I throw for a porcelain studio also.They fire to
^11 in Skutts and go through elements about every six months.I'm glad I
don't have their bill.
Pat
Vince Pitelka wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> >Most potters i know have to learn how to work on their own kilns.
> >How about color coded wire,hinged control boxes,and wiring diagrams for
> >potters not electricians.While your at it how about cheaper
> >elements(just thought i'd throw that one in)
>
> Pat -
> All good suggestions. And regarding the latter one, contact Euclid's
> Elements - top quality elements for the best prices you can find. They
> always advertise in CM. I do not get anything from this. I am just
> terribly impressed with their service. Chris at Eclid's is very generous
> with technical information when you need it.
> Best wishes -
> - Vince
>
> Vince Pitelka - vpitelka@DeKalb.net
> Home 615/597-5376, work 615/597-6801, fax 615/597-6803
> Appalachian Center for Crafts
> Tennessee Technological University
> 1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
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