Karen Klomparens on fri 15 oct 99
I stumbled across the potters.org list today while searching for info on
a test kiln. Thought maybe someone could answer some questions I have.
So far I only have the shell of what I believe is a old Crusader 131 test
kiln. The guy who gave it to me is in the process of locating all the
rest of the parts, elements, switches, pyrometer etc. Have called the
Co. but they stopped making this kiln when they moved from Holland, MI to
Indianapolis.
It is 7-sided, 3 rings, 15 1/2 W & 13 1/2 D (inside chamber). Only 2 of
the 3 rings are slotted for elements. This unit has never been
assembled. I'm wondering if anyone has one of these and can help with
instructions as to the correct way to assemble this, my brother-in-law is
an electrican so I think with help we should be able to tackle it. I
plan on doing glass slumping & fusing in it.
Questions
Does this need blanket around the brick under the steel jacket?
Should the top ring be the one without the elements?
Where should I look for a manuel & wiring diagram for this?
Do the bricks for the sides have to cement like the top & bottom ones and
if so where can I get the right material to do so?
Thank You,
Karen K.
giapet@softhouse.com
chris@euclids.com on fri 15 oct 99
Hi Karen,
> Questions
> Does this need blanket around the brick under the steel jacket?
.........I don`t think that this model had the fiber blanket but it wouldn`t
hurt to add it (speed up firings..slow down cooling....more effecient
overall)
> Should the top ring be the one without the elements?
........Euclids` 22.5" tall kiln (same diameter) has the blank ring in the
middle. This is where i would put it, however, it may have been the top row
on your kiln (even firings are alot easier in a small kiln).
> Where should I look for a manuel & wiring diagram for this?
.........We may have a wiring diagram in our records. I`ll check.
> Do the bricks for the sides have to cement like the top & bottom ones and
> if so where can I get the right material to do so?
........No. The side-wall bricks do not require mortar. The case keeps them
together.
chris
chris@euclids.com
www.euclids.com
800-296-5456
Candise Flippin on sat 16 oct 99
I have been able to get parts and manuals from:
American Art Clay Co., Inc
4717 West Sixteenth Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Hope this helps, Candise
Karen Klomparens on mon 18 oct 99
Candise,
Thanks for the reply. I have called Americam Art Clay and they don't have
manuals for this model. Was told this model was never made in Indiana.
They made them in MI prior to AAC buying the MI plant. This is how I found
out that the kiln is probably a model 131 test kiln. Was hopeing someone
had one of these models and could copy some info for me.
Karen K.
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