Priscilla Wilson and/or Janice Lymburner on sun 20 aug 00
Hi- I've just bought my first used kiln (electric, 23"x27" chamber) and =
am trying to decide where to put it. I'd really like it in the basement =
where I work (about an 18'x18' space), but people say it'll make the =
space unpleasantly hot and may cause heat problems on the main floor, =
which is retail space.=20
Choice #2 is a tool shed adjoining the workshop, about 12'x5', all =
concrete block, even concrete overhead (above is a porch). The kiln has =
an envirovent, and I wonder if it'd be okay to not vent it out of the =
tool shed since no one would be spending time in there and I'm using =
just very basic glazes anyway. Does anyone see a problem with the tool =
shed? There is also a dust collector in there which lets out a little =
fine dust, but we might curtain that off. Any advice would be =
appreciated!
Thanks,=20
Priscilla Wilson in Sautee, GA
Paul Gerhold on tue 22 aug 00
We had a large Scutt in the basement in New Jersey for years. Helped to
eliminate mildew in the summer and lowered heating bills in the winter. Only
problem we had was the building inspector told us to make the ceiling (height
9 feet) fireproof. We chuckled and just kept firing.
Thinking about hurricanes in Florida.Paul
PERRY STEARNS on tue 22 aug 00
The place to put it is near a spot to vent OUTDOORS with your envirovent and
near a cleared wall faced with cementboard and on a level surface and as
close to the electric intake (your fusebox) as possible. Mine is just
inside the wall from the box outside. Running a fan and opening
windows/outside door also desirable. Absolutely NEVER fire in a closed
room. Y'all hear?
Milton Markey on wed 23 aug 00
In a message dated 8/21/00, Pricilla writes:
> Hi- I've just bought my first used kiln (electric, 23"x27" chamber) and am
> trying to decide where to put it. I'd really like it in the basement where
I
> work (about an 18'x18' space), but people say it'll make the space
> unpleasantly hot and may cause heat problems on the main floor, which is
> retail space.
> ========================
Hi Pricilla!
I don't know enough about the space you described as in a basement, to help
make a decision. My thoughts are focused, not so much on the heat produced
(yes, if the ceiling is low and is made of flammable materials, it's a big
concern), but on the ventilation possibility. If the ceiling height is high
enough to do this, install the ventilator above the kiln, and have the
exhaust go outside, either through an existing flue or as building or air
quality codes permit. It seems that the ventilator will trap some of the
heat, and blow it and the air inside the kiln safely outdoors.
I favor the basement, because the width (5 feet) of the shed outside may not
provide enough space for you to load the kiln from the side. I suggest that
you plan to have access to the kiln in the front, and the sides. Remember,
too that the lid, when it's raised, needs plenty of overhead space. Be sure
to measure the height of the kiln, with the lid raised.
Best wishes!
Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
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