Paulette Carr on fri 23 jan 04
Lou,
I always wait until the thermocouples reach 100 degrees F to crack the kiln.
I don't pull the peeps, just crack the lid As you know the shelves and ware
are much hotter. I open it fully when the top shelf I use for a baffle is no
longer hot to the touch. I am cautious, but I have worked hard, and don't
want to lose pieces due to my impatience.
My best,
Paulette Carr
St. Louis, MO
Lou Roess wrote:
> Along with finding something to do while the kiln is cooling, I also
> contemplate what tempertature to open it at. Poor grammar, but you know
> what I mean. I have let a glaze firing cool to 212 F, which is a slow oven
> in cooking, still have to use gloves and have some pieces pinging. I know it
> doesn't matter quite as much for bisque, but what guidelines do you all use
> for when to pull peeps, crack the kiln and open it all the way to unload?
> Lou in Colorado
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