Chris and Nissa on sun 10 mar 02
Unless firing with a kilnvent like Enviro etc that draws air through the
kiln it is recommended to always leave the top plug out. I've been doing
that for over ten years..I'm pretty sure it was in the firing instructions
from the kiln company ,too.
Best Wishes,
Chris
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From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On
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Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 2:57 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: electric elements
With the order of a new element from Eculids, came a note indicating
element life is greatly improved by leaving vent holes open. I assume
harmful chemicals are vented rather than coating the elements. I
left the top vent open during the last two bisque firing and did not
notice any appreciable length in firing. I had not heard this before;
does anyone else fire with the vents open on electric kilns?
Mike
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