Edouard Bastarache on tue 26 feb 02
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Hello Caig,
dont let your pots freeze.
Later,
Edouard Bastarache
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----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Clark
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 5:19 PM
Subject: Possible freezing of pre-bisque pots. Help please. Never had to
worry before
This should give you folks from the great white north a good laugh. We
are about to have what we refer to as a "hard freeze" here in Houston. THis
means that the temperature will drop into the mid 20's tonight and may do
the same tommorrow night. Considering the fact that the temperature was
almost 80 the day before yesterday we are freezing our collective patooties
off.....brrrrrr. Don't call me a whimp, we just never get a chance to
acclimate.
My shop is not heated. The question is whether or not the pots that I
currently have drying or waiting to be trimmed will freeze and crack. This
is not something that I've ever even cosidered before and don't have a clue.
I would like to err on the side of caution if the truth be known. Some of
the pieces represent a substantial amount of work.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org
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Tony Ferguson on tue 26 feb 02
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I would not risk it. I have had porcelain in the van, greenware sit over
night during freezing before a firing. STUPID! They made it. I thought
there may have been a little moisture in them from glazing but I lucked out.
All kinds of factors with freezing weather. Freezing = ice crystals =
expansion = possible problems. Pots that are frozen or appear to be semi
frozen can have problems later in the firing. Round em up and bring em in.
Thank you!
Tony Ferguson
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Clark"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 2:19 PM
Subject: Possible freezing of pre-bisque pots. Help please. Never had to
worry before
This should give you folks from the great white north a good laugh. We
are about to have what we refer to as a "hard freeze" here in Houston. THis
means that the temperature will drop into the mid 20's tonight and may do
the same tommorrow night. Considering the fact that the temperature was
almost 80 the day before yesterday we are freezing our collective patooties
off.....brrrrrr. Don't call me a whimp, we just never get a chance to
acclimate.
My shop is not heated. The question is whether or not the pots that I
currently have drying or waiting to be trimmed will freeze and crack. This
is not something that I've ever even cosidered before and don't have a clue.
I would like to err on the side of caution if the truth be known. Some of
the pieces represent a substantial amount of work.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org
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Working Potter on tue 26 feb 02
worry bef...
In a message dated 2/26/2002 3:45:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
mudman@HAL-PC.ORG writes:
dear Craig,
You should run not walk to the nearest source you can find for a heater,
elecrtic or kerosene will work and just find out the hours where it will be
below 32degrees and start it then if using kerosene , especially as their
time per tank is not much more than 8 hours if that.Do use the more expensive
type of kerosene especially if you plan to be in there during the heating as
ther is some concern about the fumes of the real cheap kerosene.The smaller
electric heaters are fine just use extreme care keeping the distance from
anything flamable to the reccommended distance to avoid a fire.They will add
to the utility bill the longer you run the little suckers but considering
the volume of wares you mention they will be worth the trouble.
We have the same chill coming here at 20 degrees both nights and are now
disconnecting the outside water hoses and turning off the supply to the
studio for the night[s] and wrapping the rest.We are also covering any tender
plants we cannot move inside.I hope the fruit trees[peaches have leaves and
flowers and figs are green on the tips]will survive and will mourn the
flowers in bloom as they will most likely be lost.
It is a lot of work and you'd probably get on the stick buddy!!!
TAKE CARE AND GOOD LUCK.
Misty
> My shop is not heated. The question is whether or not the pots that I
> currently have drying or waiting to be trimmed will freeze and crack. This
> is not something that I've ever even cosidered before and don't have a
> clue. I would like to err on the side of caution if the truth be known.
> Some of the pieces represent a substantial amount of work.
>
Working Potter on tue 26 feb 02
worry bef...
You might also consider the situation at your well also.An air layer over
the structure with newspapers then blankets or home insulation helps. Some
use a shelter with an electric light bulb might work too.This can be a real
problem in the south.Keep a trickle dripping also as moving water resists
freezing at that temperature too.The vechicles need the reccommended
antifreeze too if you haven't done that this year.take all the pets into a
warm place too and the birds water will freeze so give them warm water in
the morning as the top of the water will freeze over as will bird water
fountains which should be empty tonight.The bark of trees can actually freeze
and crack and kill them as I lost my red maples a couple years ags on a
freeze like this that followed a warming cycle.We were in the 70's today
but may go to 15 degrees i just heard a few minutes ago.
GIT MOVIN MAN!!!!!
Jose A. Velez on tue 26 feb 02
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Craig wrote:
"My shop is not heated. The question is whether or not the pots that I
currently have drying or waiting to be trimmed will freeze and crack. This
is not something that I've ever even cosidered before and don't have a clue.
I would like to err on the side of caution if the truth be known. Some of
the pieces represent a substantial amount of work."
Craig, you might protect them by grouping them, building a plastic cover
around and placing a table lamp in the middle (be carefull that any hot
parts do not touch the plastic). Some people protect plants this way even
when they are outside. Or if that is not possible a couple of small space
heaters (also lamps) is all you might need to avoid freezing temperatures.
Good luck, Jose A. Velez
Craig Edwards on tue 26 feb 02
worry before
Craig;
Making sure your windows and doors are sealed well so you don't let the heat
you have, get out. Drafts are nasty. All you have to do is keep it above 32.
Many times the building will not shed the heat to the extent that the inside
will reach freezing.
Of course don't let them freeze. Sometimes leaving the lights on will make
the difference,if the garage is sealed tight. Tape the cracks in the
windows.
Of course I don't know the details of your building, so do whatever it takes
and good luck.
Craig Edwards
New London MN
PS It might get above freezing this week if lucky!
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