Arnold Howard on fri 3 mar 06
one other thing
Thanks, Craig, for the nice comment.
If an electrician disagrees with the kiln manufacturer's recommendation,
that is perfectly okay as long as he wants to install a heavier wire gauge
than the recommended specs and he knows what he's doing. The problem is that
some electricians feel that a lighter wire gauge will be adequate.
Also, if a local code contradicts the kiln manufacturer's recommendation,
the local code should be followed. Ultimately the responsibility for a safe
installation is with the electrician. That's why it's important to find a
good one.
One time I was helping an electrician diagnose a digital kiln problem over
the phone. He had the switch box opened and in front of him. With a wiring
diagram in hand, he found the problem in just a moment.
I told him he was very good at working on kilns, and he surprised me when he
said he had never seen one before. Then he added that he had worked on
machinery for years. If you can find one, an industrial electrician would be
a good choice for installing a kiln.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Clark"
> Julianna, really pay attention to what Howard has said here. He knows of
> what he speaks!!!! Someone even recommended that you get a 25 amp
> breaker. If they were refering to the breaker size for you kiln they are
> nuts. As Howard says, make certain that you use the breaker size that is
> recommended for the kiln by Cress!
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