Arnold Howard on mon 26 jun 00
Diane has a 240 volt kiln. The studio is wired for 208
volt.
I would suggest the booster (described in her letter
below) instead of rewiring the kiln. This is because
240 volt is far more common, especially in homes. 208
is used in some shopping centers and schools.
Changing a 240 volt electronic kiln to 208 requires
changing the elements, and on some brands, also the
relays and transformer.
Just a reminder: when ordering a kiln, be sure about
voltage. 240 and 208 outlets look the same. If you are
not sure, ask an electrician or your power company.
Arnold Howard
--- "Diane G. Echlin" wrote:
> I have a Skutt KM 1027 kiln, the one with the
> computerized controls.
> Have finally determined that I have 208 volts coming
> into my plug and my
> kiln needs 240. It will cost me $375 US to have an
> electrician install
> a booster to the breakers to get the needed power.
> Also
Here's my question. Is it
> advisable (or not)
> to rewire the kiln to 208? Would I need different
> elements? Is it
> possible to do this to a computerized kiln? Is it a
> great hassle? My
> worry is that if I leave the studio for any reason,
> and I have paid the
> electrician to do the work to the panel, I lose my
> investment. On the
> other hand, I have this great kiln that I don't want
> to screw up. The
> issue is less about money for me, and more about
> what is the most
> logical thing to do.
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