Gesine Rodger on sun 18 nov 01
I went to "GOOGLE" SEARCH ENGINE and when I typed in Superfire kiln it came
up King's Kiln Parts Supply, phone 816-358-9209 e-mail jjreyes@grapevine.net
they had one Superfire kiln listed Model D-295 - 230 volts.
You can always e-mail them or call them and see if they can direct you
further.
Gesine's Pottery
gesine@vaxxine.com
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Subject: Superfire kiln w/Dawson kilnsitter - any info?
> I've already checked the clayart archives and found nothing on
> Superfire kilns. Can anyone give me any info on these kilns or tell
> me where to find it?
>
> I just got an old kiln, at least 15, maybe 20 years old, that looks
> like it's never been fired. It is a Superfire kiln -- and yes, I've
> checked it over carefully and can find no other manufacturer's name,
> it's gotta be a Superfire kiln, as far as I can tell. It's marked
> Superfire in two places, with Model #0180P W5520; Volts 110-230; Amps
> 24 (actually listed as 24.1 P); max temp 2300. It has a Superfire
> pyrometer made by Reward Ceramics Color mfrs and a Dawson Kilnsitter,
> model LT 3K, 240 VAC, 45 Amps, 60 HZ.
>
> The flat bottom of the kiln is detachable from the walls. It's about
> 30n inches high, and 8 sided kiln.
>
> I have no owner's manual, no instructions, nothing. I found nothing
> in the clayart archives on Superfire kilns and a search of the
> Dogpile search engine turned up nothing useful either.
>
> Hellllllppp?!
>
> At the least, what do I need to know about this particular kiln
> before I try it out?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Sue
>
>
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Roger Korn on mon 19 nov 01
Does the power cable have a plug? Or is it meant to be hardwired, that is,
permanently connected to the power source? Either way, you will need a 30 amp
circuit with circuit breaker and the appropriate recepticle (if it has a plug) or
connection to an electrical box (if it is meant to be hardwired), Either you, if
you have the knowledge, a knowledgeable friend, or a hired electrician can set this
up.
Does it have switches (ON/OFF) or infinite heat controllers (knobs, typically
LOW/MED/HI or 1 ->10 on the dial)?
In any case, I'd hook it up and check it out. The circuit breaker will protect you
from short-circuits, and the only other hazard is a bad grounding connection. If
you feel unsure about anything, give me an email or a phone call and I'll be happy
to talk you through it. Remember, an electric kiln is just a big electric toaster!
Roger Korn
McKay Creek Ceramics
rogerk1941@earthlink.net
In AZ: 928-567-5699 <-
In OR: 503-647-5464
putitinink@YAHOO.COM wrote:
> I've already checked the clayart archives and found nothing on
> Superfire kilns. Can anyone give me any info on these kilns or tell
> me where to find it?
>
> I just got an old kiln, at least 15, maybe 20 years old, that looks
> like it's never been fired. It is a Superfire kiln -- and yes, I've
> checked it over carefully and can find no other manufacturer's name,
> it's gotta be a Superfire kiln, as far as I can tell. It's marked
> Superfire in two places, with Model #0180P W5520; Volts 110-230; Amps
> 24 (actually listed as 24.1 P); max temp 2300. It has a Superfire
> pyrometer made by Reward Ceramics Color mfrs and a Dawson Kilnsitter,
> model LT 3K, 240 VAC, 45 Amps, 60 HZ.
>
> The flat bottom of the kiln is detachable from the walls. It's about
> 30n inches high, and 8 sided kiln.
>
> I have no owner's manual, no instructions, nothing. I found nothing
> in the clayart archives on Superfire kilns and a search of the
> Dogpile search engine turned up nothing useful either.
>
> Hellllllppp?!
>
> At the least, what do I need to know about this particular kiln
> before I try it out?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Sue
>
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> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
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> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
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putitinink@YAHOO.COM on mon 19 nov 01
I've already checked the clayart archives and found nothing on
Superfire kilns. Can anyone give me any info on these kilns or tell
me where to find it?
I just got an old kiln, at least 15, maybe 20 years old, that looks
like it's never been fired. It is a Superfire kiln -- and yes, I've
checked it over carefully and can find no other manufacturer's name,
it's gotta be a Superfire kiln, as far as I can tell. It's marked
Superfire in two places, with Model #0180P W5520; Volts 110-230; Amps
24 (actually listed as 24.1 P); max temp 2300. It has a Superfire
pyrometer made by Reward Ceramics Color mfrs and a Dawson Kilnsitter,
model LT 3K, 240 VAC, 45 Amps, 60 HZ.
The flat bottom of the kiln is detachable from the walls. It's about
30n inches high, and 8 sided kiln.
I have no owner's manual, no instructions, nothing. I found nothing
in the clayart archives on Superfire kilns and a search of the
Dogpile search engine turned up nothing useful either.
Hellllllppp?!
At the least, what do I need to know about this particular kiln
before I try it out?
Thanks in advance.
Sue
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