Randy McCall on thu 28 sep 06
I have an old 1027 skutt and the plugs burnt out between the top and middle
rings. I was going to straight wire the rings, but have a couple of
questions.
1. What is the best way to connect the wires?
2. How can I insulate the connectors to make sure it doesn't touch anything
or arch? What can I use that wouldn't melt from the heat?
3. Can I get this from the local hardware?
Randy
South Carolina
Pottery Web site
http://members.tripod.com/~McCallJ/index.html
Arnold Howard on thu 28 sep 06
From: "Randy McCall"
>I have an old 1027 skutt and the plugs burnt out between
>the top and middle
> rings.
Use only nickel-plated copper wire with high temperature
insulation. Do not use electrical tape. It doesn't survive
long in the switch box. Make sure the wire gauge is heavy
enough for the load.
I suggest that you call Skutt for further details. They are
very helpful on the phone.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
Paul Herman on thu 28 sep 06
Hi Randy,
I had to hard wire my Skutt 1027 a couple of years ago. Those plugs,
though necessary to take the kiln apart easily, are a weak point in
the wiring. I'll answer below, amid the questions:
good luck on the repair,
Paul Herman
Great Basin Pottery
Doyle, California US
http://greatbasinpottery.com
On Sep 28, 2006, at 7:05 AM, Randy McCall wrote:
> I have an old 1027 skutt and the plugs burnt out between the top
> and middle
> rings. I was going to straight wire the rings, but have a couple of
> questions.
>
> 1. What is the best way to connect the wires?
I used "split bolts" made of copper. Using wrench and socket, you can
clamp them tightly onto the wire connection.
>
> 2. How can I insulate the connectors to make sure it doesn't touch
> anything
> or arch? What can I use that wouldn't melt from the heat?
My friend Roger Korn suggested I use ordinary vinyl electrical tape
over the split bolts, and that has worked fine. It gets warm in
there, but not too hot.
>
> 3. Can I get this from the local hardware?
I believe so. If not, an electrical supply house would have them.
>
> Randy
> South Carolina
> Pottery Web site
>
> http://members.tripod.com/~McCallJ/index.html
>
>
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