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kiln cord problem

updated wed 7 dec 05

 

Ann Testa on mon 5 dec 05


I need to relocate my kiln to a spot about that is 2 feet longer than the
cord will reach to the plug. What would be the best way to do this?
Should I have the electrician direct wire it? Or is there something
else I should be aware of.

Ann Testa
_www.clayartgallery.com_ (http://www.clayartgallery.com)

Arnold Howard on tue 6 dec 05


From: "Ann Testa"
>I need to relocate my kiln to a spot about that is 2 feet longer than the
> cord will reach to the plug. What would be the best way to do this?
> Should I have the electrician direct wire it? Or is there something
> else I should be aware of.

The easiest way to solve your problem is to place your kiln on a heavy-duty
stand with casters. Move the kiln closer to the wall outlet when you fire
the kiln.

Or you could have the electrician remove the cord and direct-wire the kiln
using flexible conduit.

I would ask your electrician for ideas too.

Sincerely,

Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com

William & Susan Schran User on tue 6 dec 05


On 12/5/05 10:56 PM, "Ann Testa" wrote:

> I need to relocate my kiln to a spot about that is 2 feet longer than the
> cord will reach to the plug. What would be the best way to do this?
> Should I have the electrician direct wire it? Or is there something
> else I should be aware of.

Always a good idea to direct wire, but if you're going to use the
plug/socket, have the outlet moved closer, do not mess with the cord/plug
that the manufacturer has installed.


-- William "Bill" Schran
Fredericksburg, Virginia
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu