Kathi LeSueur on mon 17 may 99
I think over time we all get sloppy when firing our kilns, whether gas or
electric. We know what we are supposed to do, but over the years we get over
confident.
I had an accident with my kiln two years ago out of sheer stupidity. I had
lit the bottom burners and came back an hour later to find one blown out.
What did I do? Did I shut it off and purge it with air for a half hour like I
know I should? Of course not. Not smelling any gas I just relit the burner.
Fortunately, the peepholes were out to relieve pressure. The arch held ( a
tribute to my friend's welding) but the walls did take on a rather rounded
appearance. My partner ran in, found me alive and unhurt and commented on how
strong the gas smell was. I couldn't smell it. Lesson: just because you can't
smell it doesn't mean it isn't there. It could be a problem with your nose.
I'm now far more cautious and respectful of my kiln, gas, and fire. A lesson
well learned without a disaster.
So good people, please, treat your kiln with the respect and caution it
deserves.
Kathi LeSueur
Wendy Hampton on wed 19 may 99
How do you purge the line of air?
Thanks
Wendy
Anne Hunt on thu 20 may 99
Hey Michael!
Was intrigued by your reference to a "fiber cube" gas kiln...What do you
mean??!! What does it look like, how is it constructed (or is that a trade
secret?); am still looking for an INEXPENSIVE but GOOD gas kiln to build or
buy, realizing that those may be mutually exclusive qualities...
Thanks,
anne & cats
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