F. Parker on mon 20 mar 06
I recently acquired a used Skutt 1027 and am trying to decide where to
install it. Choices are inside a small utility room attached to the
house, or in the carport. The carport location is essentially an open
shed, exposed to whatever temperature the air might be that day.
I have a vent system that came with the kiln, but it is one of those hood-
type vents that sits over the top of the kiln (not the kind that pulls air
through the kiln.)
Initially, I planned to put this in the utility room, but I'm wondering if
the carport might not be better from a ventilation and fire hazard
standpoint. It would also be easier on the dog, as well as eliminating
the necessity for me to clean out the utility room -- which I like.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Fred Parker
Snail Scott on tue 21 mar 06
At 09:17 AM 3/20/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>I recently acquired a used Skutt 1027 and am trying to decide where to
>install it. Choices are inside a small utility room attached to the
>house, or in the carport...
It will last longer indoors, especially
if your climate is severe, and even in
a moderate climate, indoor kilns do last
longer. That said, mine has been outdoors
(in the desert) all its life, with me and
its previous owner, for about 20 years. A
bit rustier than it might have been, and
a little more corroded in the wiring, but
still cooking. I also like (as I mentioned
recently) not worrying about fumes, and I
never had much indoor space to spare, either.
Since you have both a vent and an indoor
space, by concerns are not the same as yours.
The top-hood style of vent isn't great, but
it is probably adequate for a utility space,
so it may be a toss-up which location is
better for you.
One hazard of outdoor kilns: mine was
'claimed' by a neighborhood tomcat, and
no amount of firing ever seemed to reduce
the stink! (Soaks into the IFB through the
gaps in the shell.) Of course, he probably
came by to renew his claim pretty often...
-Snail
F. Parker on thu 23 mar 06
Snail:
Thanks for your comments. My kiln is already well-seasoned, having come
from a local school that couldn't figure out how to use it properly. I'm
in a fairly mild southern climate in Georgia. We do get rain, but the
winters are mild. Whether in the utility room or carport, either way it
will be exposed to the ambient air/humidity, etc. since the util rm isn't
air-conditioned. I'm leaning toward the carport, maybe covering it with a
tarp when not in use. Hadn't thought about tomcats. Hmmm...
Regards, and thanks again,
Fred
On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:11:49 -0600, Snail Scott
wrote:
>At 09:17 AM 3/20/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>>I recently acquired a used Skutt 1027 and am trying to decide where to
>>install it. Choices are inside a small utility room attached to the
>>house, or in the carport...
>
>
>It will last longer indoors, especially
>if your climate is severe, and even in
>a moderate climate, indoor kilns do last
>longer. That said, mine has been outdoors
>(in the desert) all its life, with me and
>its previous owner, for about 20 years. A
>bit rustier than it might have been, and
>a little more corroded in the wiring, but
>still cooking. I also like (as I mentioned
>recently) not worrying about fumes, and I
>never had much indoor space to spare, either.
>
>Since you have both a vent and an indoor
>space, by concerns are not the same as yours.
>The top-hood style of vent isn't great, but
>it is probably adequate for a utility space,
>so it may be a toss-up which location is
>better for you.
>
>One hazard of outdoor kilns: mine was
>'claimed' by a neighborhood tomcat, and
>no amount of firing ever seemed to reduce
>the stink! (Soaks into the IFB through the
>gaps in the shell.) Of course, he probably
>came by to renew his claim pretty often...
>
> -Snail
>
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William & Susan Schran User on thu 23 mar 06
On 3/23/06 9:49 AM, "F. Parker" wrote:
> We do get rain, but the
> winters are mild. Whether in the utility room or carport, either way it
> will be exposed to the ambient air/humidity, etc. since the util rm isn't
> air-conditioned. I'm leaning toward the carport, maybe covering it with a
> tarp when not in use.
Any location that is not climate controlled will cause corrosion of metal
parts, especially non-stainless steel, faster than a location where
temperature and humidity are regulated.
The location in the carport, rather than the utility room is preferable,
especially if the utility room is constructed of combustible materials.
You will want to probably close off the area of the carport where the kiln
will be located to protect it from blowing rain.
-- William "Bill" Schran
Fredericksburg, Virginia
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
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