Carol Baker on thu 9 aug 01
Kelly wrote about the melted power line and flying sparks:
This is a problem I have been worrying about, since I Iive in Arizona where
even during the night it can be 90+ degrees. I fire my Skutt 1231PK at night
- 9 to 9 - off-peak. It is outside on a covered patio with safe clearance on
all sides, right outside my bedroom window. I don't sleep much on those
nights. I turn on a baby monitor, so I can hear the alarm and get up several
times to check on it, always being there as it shuts down. Am I being
foolish to fire like this just to save on the cost of electricity?
Another question: when I bought the kiln I did not know about the problem of
firing with a controller when the room/outside temperature is over 105
degrees. None of the info I got from the local supplier said anything about
that, and, of course, that was before I knew about asking Clayart for help.
I called Skutt after the purchase and though the person I talked to tried to
be helpful, he had never lived in Arizona. He was in cool Portland. His
reply was, "Well, it doesn't get over 105 for days in a row, does it?" "Just
turn a fan on it." That made me nervous. Yes, it does, for many days in a
row, and it was 113 this week. That's another reason I fire at night. How
critical is the 105 degree limit?
Any suggestions?
As always - thanks for your help - You've taught me so much!
Waiting for October when it will finally be cooler and I can get some sleep,
Carol Baker
Scottsdale, Arizona
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