MLL7777@AOL.COM on mon 5 jun 00
To all the electric kiln experts....
I'm buying a new kiln for my elementary school - please advice me - probably can afford a 3 or 4 cu ft -
cone 6 or 8???
skutt?????
looks like the price is good on OLYMPIC - have people had trouble with this brand?
suggestions?????
thanks for all the help you've given today, yesterday and the future - it not only helps me personally but the children benefit, too!
Mary Lou
ARTSHP@AOL.COM on tue 6 jun 00
I would also recommend a Skutt. The service department has been so
tremendously helpful to me.
Susan in Seattle
Rod, Marian, and Holly Morris on tue 6 jun 00
I do a lot of teaching with the kiddies, and my only comment is that I think
you will find that low fire clays and glazes are the most versatile for
that age group- more choices of non-toxic commercial glazes, more glaze
options- single glaze, majolica, etc., and less firing time. Can't see where
^8 would be needed for that level of curriculum.
Also, whatever you do, get the state of the art in automatic timing with all
the options for heat control, especially, holding at below 212 for drying
those thick little pinch pots. You'll kick yourself if you have to babysit
the kiln for any reason.
Good luck- clay is such a satisfying media for the kids.
Marian in Michigan
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> To all the electric kiln experts....
> I'm buying a new kiln for my elementary school - please advice me -
probably can afford a 3 or 4 cu ft -
> cone 6 or 8???
>
> skutt?????
>
> looks like the price is good on OLYMPIC - have people had trouble with
this brand?
>
> suggestions?????
> thanks for all the help you've given today, yesterday and the future - it
not only helps me personally but the children benefit, too!
> Mary Lou
>
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Clayhannie@AOL.COM on tue 6 jun 00
I have had good success with Skutt. Get the fully automatic so you can fire
overnight. Be sure to check the electricity for your school. Most are
wired for 208 voltage and you will need to specify that when ordering the
kiln as they are wired differently.
Martha
douglas gray on tue 6 jun 00
Mary Lou,
Have you checked prices on the Axner Super Kiln. Comes in a variety of sizes,
interior brick and elements come pre-coated with ITC. Add in the computer
controller and it is a sweet kiln. I finally got one for the ceramics program
here and love it. Fires like a dream. Set the controller, close the lid a
while later, check to see that it shut off--it really frees up your schedule so
you have more time to teach, mix clay, fire gas kilns, repair wheels, demo
techniques, mix glaze, etc...
Doug
In message writes:
> To all the electric kiln experts....
> I'm buying a new kiln for my elementary school - please advice me - probably
> can afford a 3 or 4 cu ft -
> cone 6 or 8???
>
> skutt?????
>
> looks like the price is good on OLYMPIC - have people had trouble with this
> brand?
>
> suggestions?????
> thanks for all the help you've given today, yesterday and the future - it not
> only helps me personally but the children benefit, too!
> Mary Lou
>
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Louis H.. Katz on tue 6 jun 00
Dear Mary Lou,
I have been recommending and purchasing the Skutt KM series. IMHO The electronic controller is worth the added cost. Think of your
time. It also allows faster firings.
Another advantage of this kiln is that the controller box unplugs from the kiln and is shipped to the factory for repairs. You don't
have to find someone competent. Elements unplug from the controller and are much more easily replaced than in the past or on other
kilns. Haven't seen a rotten new kiln in a long time. Don't forget to include a furniture kit in your requisition if you need one.
Louis
MLL7777@AOL.COM wrote:
> To all the electric kiln experts....
> I'm buying a new kiln for my elementary school - please advice me - probably can afford a 3 or 4 cu ft -
> cone 6 or 8???
>
> skutt?????
>
> looks like the price is good on OLYMPIC - have people had trouble with this brand?
>
> suggestions?????
> thanks for all the help you've given today, yesterday and the future - it not only helps me personally but the children benefit, too!
> Mary Lou
>
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JIMV062@AOL.COM on wed 7 jun 00
Susan.... i work at a community college in Dallas and we use Paragon Kilns.
The first electric kiln i ever had was a Paragon..in
1954...............Currently i have three of them. Seldom need repair. but
if i do need parts, i can get them with a telephone call and a credit card..
they are shipped/mailed ..usually that day..... Might want to check them
out. If you want a catalog, call their number 800-288-7557. They will tell
you where you can find your nearest dealer and send you a catalog and price
sheet.. Jim in Dallas. P.S... no i am not employed by Paragon... !!!
..and have no connection with them..except my kilns....
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