Anita Rickenberg on wed 26 jul 00
I'm replacing the elements in my kiln and would like anyone's experience =
with ITC. Everyone seems to be happy with it who has used it, but what =
has been the actual experience with increasing element life? =
Approximately how much additional element life could/should I expect if =
I use it? Are there any other advantages/disadvantages in using it? It =
seems rather expensive, but then so do the elements, not to mention the =
hassle of replacement.
Thanks,
Anita
Nils Lou on thu 27 jul 00
If you are replacing elements you have the ideal opportunity to do two
things: double or triple the life of the new elements and report to the
list your experience so others may benefit. As for the cost, it is not
expensive because you need very little--one pint of ITC213, about $30 will
suffice. To coat your elements you will a long tray like used for wall
papering. 30" or so made of plastic, $4 maybe. Soak the new elements in
some clorox solution, one cup diluted with 1/2 gallon water. Hang elements
to dry and dilute the ITC213 with water by adding 50 % to the mixture (1/2
pt to the pint of ITC. It should be a thin waterery solution. Put ITC in
tray and slosh the elements so they are completely coated. Use a tooth
brush to help get into all spaces. You want an overall THIN coating. Hang
to dry and install. Don't worry about the pigtail ends, coat
everything.IMO, you will not have to change your elements again, but you
now have the opportunity to experiment. After installing, I'd advise (and
would do if it were my kiln) spraying the interior of your kiln with ITC
100HT. Again, a pint would do likely do it. Let us know what you decide
and why. Nils Lou
On Wed, 26 Jul 2000, Anita Rickenberg wrote:
> I'm replacing the elements in my kiln and would like anyone's experience with ITC. Everyone seems to be happy with it who has used it, but what has been the actual experience with increasing element life? Approximately how much additional element life could/should I expect if I use it? Are there any other advantages/disadvantages in using it? It seems rather expensive, but then so do the elements, not to mention the hassle of replacement.
>
> Thanks,
> Anita
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