Corinne P. Null on tue 1 jun 99
In the May '99 issue of CM "Questions" column, Nils recommends ITC100HT for
kiln shelves. Are there various grades of ITC100, or is that just the
complete name for it? I thought I heard someone else on clayart say that
ITC as a wash didn't release well when dripped on? Who to believe?!!
Corinne
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From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU]On Behalf
Of Nils Lou
Sent: Sunday, May 30, 1999 11:35 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Re: Kilnvent ideas sought
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Spray the inside and outside with ITC213--you should not have to replace
thereafter--NL
On Fri, 28 May 1999, Erin Hayes wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hi All!
>
> We use rigid, galvanized steel tubing as an exhaust outlet for the
flexible
> hoses from our Orton kilnvents I noticed today that the exhaust tubing is
> finally beginning to corrode from the inside. It'll be time to replace it
> before the school year starts again in the fall. I've had to replace the
> flexible tubing several times because it's so flimsy, but the rigid tubing
has
> made it almost 5 years.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion for a replacement that would be better than
the
> galvanized steel? Would stainless steel be better, or is it
cost-prohibitive?
>
> FYI, we use the two kilns that exhaust through this tubing to bisque a
cone 10
> stoneware body.
>
> Any suggestions are welcome!
>
> Erin.
>
Corinne P. Null on tue 23 nov 99
I am wondering how much change there would be in my firing schedule if I
applied ITC to my kilns. Do they really fire faster? Currently I candle
from noon to evening reaching @ 300F. I leave the main burners on low
overnight and by morning it's usually around 1200-1300F, and then we start
firing in ernest. If I apply ITC am I going to get more rise overnight? I
really don't want any more rise...
Corinne Null
Bedford, New Hampshire
Nils Lou on wed 24 nov 99
First, the answer is no, not likely there would be significant difference
in your morning temp.
My question is...unless you are firing greenware, and you need to candle,
why are you firing untended (assumed) overnite? If you are firing bisqued
ware there is no good reason to candle and go so slowly. I suggest turning
it on in the morning with the burners on full (in earnest) and fire it up.
It will save fuel and time and be safer than having the burners on all
night. Nils
On Tue, 23 Nov 1999, Corinne P. Null wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am wondering how much change there would be in my firing schedule if I
> applied ITC to my kilns. Do they really fire faster? Currently I candle
> from noon to evening reaching @ 300F. I leave the main burners on low
> overnight and by morning it's usually around 1200-1300F, and then we start
> firing in ernest. If I apply ITC am I going to get more rise overnight? I
> really don't want any more rise...
>
> Corinne Null
> Bedford, New Hampshire
>
>
>
Terry L. Ridder on wed 24 nov 99
hello;
by itc i assume you mean itc-100.
itc-100 is an infrared reflector.
it is roughly 90 to 98 % efficient.
i use itc-100 for several reasons.
1. seals the ceramic fiber blanket so
that the ceramic fibers do not become
airborne.
2. allows for using a lower temperature rated
ceramic blanket, which costs less.
3. saves fuel, in my case propane.
you would see more rise overnight with a
coating of itc-100 than without. you should
be able to adjust the burners to compensate
for this.
while you do not state it, would it be save
to assume that this kiln is manual temperture
control?
On Tue, 23 Nov 1999, Corinne P. Null wrote:
> I am wondering how much change there would be in my
> firing schedule if I applied ITC to my kilns. Do they
> really fire faster? Currently I candle from noon to
> evening reaching @ 300F. I leave the main burners on low
> overnight and by morning it's usually around 1200-1300F,
> and then we start firing in ernest. If I apply ITC am
> I going to get more rise overnight? I really don't want
> any more rise...
>
> Corinne Null
--
Terry L. Ridder
Mike Gordon on wed 24 nov 99
ITC Experts
I've just finished putting Zirconium fiber in my Alpine updraft, 20cu
ft. I would like to start the pilots and dry it out, can I do this
before I spray ITC or do it all at once? Mike
Bryan on sat 19 apr 03
Hi
I have decided to give ITC a try. I am changing elements and I am
wondering if it would be better or worse to spray the kiln while the
elements are out of the kiln. The directions say to just spray over
them. I will be using the two different ITC products, one for the
elements and one for the bricks.
Bryan
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