Arnold Howard on thu 3 jun 99
Dear Friends:
I discussed kiln insulation with John R. Hohenshelt, president of
Paragon, and he was interested in your comments. However, he needs more
information. I would appreciate your opinion on the following:
1. Why do potters want more insulation in electric kilns? (Higher
temperature? Energy savings? Cooler outside kiln surface? etc.)
2. How much insulation do you want?
3. Do you mind slower cooling?
I will make sure John sees your comments. We appreciate your input!
Thanks,
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Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, Inc.
2011 South Town East Blvd.
Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
972-288-7557 ext. 25
Fax 972-222-0646
www.paragonweb.com
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Kelley Webb Randel on fri 4 jun 99
Dear Mr. Howard,
I'd love to tell you about my dream kiln. I fire
earthenware and majolica and bisque in mine. I would
like more insulation in order to make it fire more
efficiently and to help it cool slower. It needs to be
short, wide with easily replaced elements. Am I asking
too much? Thanks for asking and letting me dream. . .--
" . . . looking forward into the past
and backward into the future,
i walk along the highest hills
and i laugh about it all the way . . ."
e.e.cummings
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Dear Friends:
>
> I discussed kiln insulation with John R. Hohenshelt, president of
> Paragon, and he was interested in your comments. However, he needs more
> information. I would appreciate your opinion on the following:
>
> 1. Why do potters want more insulation in electric kilns? (Higher
> temperature? Energy savings? Cooler outside kiln surface? etc.)
>
> 2. How much insulation do you want?
>
> 3. Do you mind slower cooling?
>
> I will make sure John sees your comments. We appreciate your input!
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> ===
> Arnold Howard
> Paragon Industries, Inc.
> 2011 South Town East Blvd.
> Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
> 972-288-7557 ext. 25
> Fax 972-222-0646
> www.paragonweb.com
> _________________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
David Hendley on mon 7 jun 99
Thanks for asking what potters want in an electric kiln.
I'm glad to know Paragon is interested.
At 02:25 PM 6/3/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message---------------------------
>
>1. Why do potters want more insulation in electric kilns? (Higher
>temperature? Energy savings? Cooler outside kiln surface? etc.)
First - Slower cooling. I now have to 'fire down' by turning the kiln
back on during cooling to keep large bowls and platters from cracking.
Second - Energy savings.
Third - Cooler kiln surface and kiln room.
>
>2. How much insulation do you want?
Whatever combination of brick/board/fiber it takes to significantly
increase insulation. Wall thickness is a concern because kilns still
have to fit through doorways and have reasonable stacking space,
so brick backed with fiber would probably be the most space efficient.
>
>3. Do you mind slower cooling?
I WANT slower cooling.
Thanks,
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
Jeanette Harris on thu 10 jun 99
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Thanks for asking what potters want in an electric kiln.
>I'm glad to know Paragon is interested.
>
I want a kiln with a clear glass lid!
: )
Jeanette Harris
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