Belinda Willis on sat 8 mar 03
I'm wanting to get a kiln vent hoping it will even out the temperatures in
my kiln. It seems I would have best results if the vent is attached to the
kiln from below, in the center of the floor. But mounting the vent on the
side, near the bottom of the kiln would be so much easier to do. I have an
electric kiln with 3 zone controls and would rather not have to disconnect
all the wiring required to take the sections apart in order to put the vent
underneath the kiln.
Does anyone know if putting the vent on the side near the bottom would even
out the temperatures as well as it seems it would by putting the vent under
the kiln? Or is there no difference?
If anyone responds off line, please send your email to me at
howardbelinda@ev1.net.
Belinda Willis
Santa Rosa, CA
John Hesselberth on sun 9 mar 03
Well for sure and L&L will fit on an L&L.
John
On Sunday, March 9, 2003, at 06:37 PM, HowardCook/BelindaWillis wrote:
> Originally I was going to try to make a vent, it looks so simple. But
> now,
> with your's and John's comments, I'm ready to purchase a Bailey....if
> it'll
> fit on an L&L.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to help me out.
>
> Belinda
http://www.frogpondpottery.com
http://www.masteringglazes.com
Ron Roy on sun 9 mar 03
Hi Belinda - get one that has the fan on the wall of the room - Mine is a
Bailey - perhaps there are others.
Keeps the fan cooler and you can shut it off at the end of the firing if
you want slower cooling - an important consideration.
RR
>I'm wanting to get a kiln vent hoping it will even out the temperatures in
>my kiln. It seems I would have best results if the vent is attached to the
>kiln from below, in the center of the floor. But mounting the vent on the
>side, near the bottom of the kiln would be so much easier to do. I have an
>electric kiln with 3 zone controls and would rather not have to disconnect
>all the wiring required to take the sections apart in order to put the vent
>underneath the kiln.
>
>Does anyone know if putting the vent on the side near the bottom would even
>out the temperatures as well as it seems it would by putting the vent under
>the kiln? Or is there no difference?
>
>If anyone responds off line, please send your email to me at
>howardbelinda@ev1.net.
>
>Belinda Willis
>Santa Rosa, CA
>
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John Hesselberth on sun 9 mar 03
On Sunday, March 9, 2003, at 12:43 PM, Ron Roy wrote:
> Keeps the fan cooler and you can shut it off at the end of the firing
> if
> you want slower cooling - an important consideration.
At least as importantly, that style (Bailey and L&L are the 2
manufacturers I am aware of that have wall-mounted blowers) is a far
better design from a safety standpoint. When the inevitable leaks
develop in the duct between the kiln and the wall, the Bailey and L&L
suck air in through the leaks and exhaust a little extra room air to
the outside. The other brands I am aware of blow air out into the room
through the leaks--thereby putting the noxious stuff you were trying to
get rid of right back there with you. Simple design difference--the
duct is on the suction side of the blower instead of the pressure
side--but very significant in my view.
If you happen to have one that is mounted under the kiln, you should
inspect that duct at least every couple firings and be prepared to
replace it periodically. Of course you should still inspect the
Bailey/L&L also, but it is not as critical if you miss a hole or two.
Regards,
John
http://www.frogpondpottery.com
http://www.masteringglazes.com
HowardCook/BelindaWillis on sun 9 mar 03
Ron,
I have an L&L kiln. Will the Bailey vent mount on the side of that brand,
seeing as how it has those ceramic element holders?
Originally I was going to try to make a vent, it looks so simple. But now,
with your's and John's comments, I'm ready to purchase a Bailey....if it'll
fit on an L&L.
Thanks for taking the time to help me out.
Belinda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Roy"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: kiln vents - mounted on the side vs below - which is best?
> Hi Belinda - get one that has the fan on the wall of the room - Mine is a
> Bailey - perhaps there are others.
>
> Keeps the fan cooler and you can shut it off at the end of the firing if
> you want slower cooling - an important consideration.
>
> RR
>
> >I'm wanting to get a kiln vent hoping it will even out the temperatures
in
> >my kiln. It seems I would have best results if the vent is attached to
the
> >kiln from below, in the center of the floor. But mounting the vent on
the
> >side, near the bottom of the kiln would be so much easier to do. I have
an
> >electric kiln with 3 zone controls and would rather not have to
disconnect
> >all the wiring required to take the sections apart in order to put the
vent
> >underneath the kiln.
> >
> >Does anyone know if putting the vent on the side near the bottom would
even
> >out the temperatures as well as it seems it would by putting the vent
under
> >the kiln? Or is there no difference?
> >
> >If anyone responds off line, please send your email to me at
> >howardbelinda@ev1.net.
> >
> >Belinda Willis
> >Santa Rosa, CA
> >
>
>___________________________________________________________________________
___
> >Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
> >
> >You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> >settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
> >
> >Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
melpots@pclink.com.
>
> Ron Roy
> RR#4
> 15084 Little Lake Road
> Brighton, Ontario
> Canada
> K0K 1H0
> Phone: 613-475-9544
> Fax: 613-475-3513
>
>
____________________________________________________________________________
__
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
> Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
melpots@pclink.com.
>
Cindi Anderson on mon 10 mar 03
L&L's own brand of vent mounts on the side, so obviously it must work!
Cindi
----- Original Message -----
From: "HowardCook/BelindaWillis"
> I have an L&L kiln. Will the Bailey vent mount on the side of that brand,
> seeing as how it has those ceramic element holders?
Carol Tripp on mon 10 mar 03
Hi Belinda,
I have a 3 section L&L with a Bailey vent. I drilled a hole for the vent
hose into the kiln through the soft brick between the bottom and middle
sections. It was easy. I can't tell you what size hole it is as the kiln
is full of bisque waiting to fire. So, go ahead with the Bailey.
Best regards,
Carol
Dubai, UAE
Belinda wrote:>
>I have an L&L kiln. Will the Bailey vent mount on the side of that brand,
>seeing as how it has those ceramic element holders?
>
>Originally I was going to try to make a vent, it looks so simple. But now,
>with your's and John's comments, I'm ready to purchase a Bailey....if it'll
>fit on an L&L.
>
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