wayneinkeywest on tue 6 jul 04
Apologies to the list, but this message is for
Michael McDowell, whose server keeps
rejecting my messages for some strange reason.
Must have good taste :>)
Michael:
The answer is simple, and the parts are readily
available in your area, most likely. You are
probably too close to the problem to see the
solution .
The control is no more than a burner control
from any electric stove. The tipoff was the
"Robertshaw Infinite" label on the knob.
(How many electric stoves get thrown away
in your area weekly?)
As far as the heating element is concerned,
I'm sure that a good many clayarters can send
you boxes of "replaced" electric kiln elements
(darn, i wish I had saved mine now...great idea!)
While those "old" elements may not make it to cone
10 any more, I'm sure that for a dryer cabinet
they would be just fine. Hook the whole thing up
to 120vAC and off you go!
The stove control will provide the "thermostatic"
adjustment you need.
You should be able to scrounge all the parts up
for free, and the cabinet can be made from, well,
even an old refrigerator will work...and be airtight.
Just use wire shelves, not the tempered glass ones
for air flow through the box.
Cheap (or free) parts, easy assembly...what a deal.
Have fun!
Wayne Seidl
Key West, Florida, USA
North America, Terra
Latitude 81.45W, Longitude 24.33N
Elevation 3.1 feet (1m)
Earl Krueger on tue 6 jul 04
I think Wayne's idea of electric range controls and
old kiln elements is pretty ingenious but could be
a real fire hazard if not looked after properly. Might
raise some concerns with your insurance company.
Why not just just an incandescent lamp in one of
those light fixtures they have for working on cars?
You know, the ones with the metal shield and hook.
40 Watt = low heat
100 Watt = more heat
200 Watt = lots of heat
500 Watt = fry those critters down.
Has worked great for me in the past for drying
other stuff (actual material won't be mentioned.)
Earl K...
Bothell, WA, USA
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