Susan on fri 18 jan 02
HI, I am a ceramic student and am deciding on purchasing a L&L JD18 kiln. My
husband doesn't want any fumes escaping from the garage so I am thinking of
placing it in a outdoor metal gardening shed (5 feet by 6 feet with a roof
from 5 feet to 7 feet high). This shed has a sliding door on one end which I
plan on keeping open when firing. Unfortunately the shed is a foot from a
neighbor's block fence.
My questions: My concerns are more related to having a good neighbor policy
and also not causing any hazards.
1. I would like to fire decals and was told that burning off the covercoat
causes some fumes and smoke. Would it since the kiln is only 2+ cubic feet?
In general...would bisque and glazing clay cause smoke and obvious fumes? I
would not like my neighbors calling up the fire dept. every time I fire if
they see smoke coming out of the shed.
2. Will the combination of the heat, moisture, and clay minerals create a
sulfuric acid that will eat away the metal shed? Would I need a vent to the
outside the shed if this is the case? Would I need a general roof vent to
allow the fumes that rise to leave?
3. I read L&L's webpage on circuit protection for their electric kilns. I
know my air conditioning unit has a small box next to the unit outside where
there is a switch to turn it off. It has some sort of fuses attached. L&L
has a webpage on different types of fuses to protect the circuits from
blowing. They recommend "one time" general purpose type fuses. I plan on
upgrading my main electrical panel box to 200amps and have a dedicated 30amp
line to the kiln. Do I need to have another smaller panel like the one my
air conditioning uses for the kiln also?
4. lastly...what are your views on hardwire the cord instead of plugging it
in? Is it necessary for a kiln that uses 23 amps?
thanks
susan
I live in California so I am not concerned about weather conditions damaging
my kiln if I place it outside. I am only concern with pollution from the
fumes causing my neighbors to complain. Also this shed is 10 feet away from
the house. I wonder even if the fumes are outside will ten feet prevent them
from coming into the house if I keep the windows closed.
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