( Arial) on sun 14 jan 07
I have a 19 amp kiln single phase Paragon medium small kiln that I am
attempting to use in a new location while I am out of my real studio.I have a 10-2
line and a plug that seems to allow for 3 wire but the kiln has a 4 wire
plug.Is there a DIFFERENT cord that will allow me to safely fire this? I do not
feel comfortable changing out the recepticle.
Meg
Arnold Howard on tue 16 jan 07
From: "Maurice Weitman"
> You need a new (probably 10-3 w/ground) line (from the
> circuit
> breaker box) and outlet/receptacle to match the plug on
> the kiln.
The Paragon A & B Series Instruction and Service Manual
covers electrical installation of Paragon 4-wire kilns. It
is 48 pages, so we scanned it in three separate pdf files.
(Or you can download the entire manual in one file.) Online
manuals:
http://www.paragonweb.com/Instruction_Manuals.cfm
Pdf files are convenient if you use a manual for reference.
But if you are going to print the manual on an inkjet
printer, it would be more economical to order a paper copy.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
Arnold Howard on tue 16 jan 07
From: "Michael Wendt"
> Thus, to use the 4 wire configuration kiln plug,
> you could go to an electrical supply store and
> buy a dryer pigtail with the kind of plug you see
> in the wall.
A 4-wire kiln will operate on a 3-wire outlet. However,
Paragon does not recommend this, because the line neutral
should be separate from the grounding wire at the wall
receptacle. This is because the line neutral carries current
on Low and Medium.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
Michael Wendt on tue 16 jan 07
Arnold Howard made an important safety point:
"A 4-wire kiln will operate on a 3-wire outlet.
However,
Paragon does not recommend this, because the line
neutral
should be separate from the grounding wire at the wall
receptacle. This is because the line neutral carries
current
on Low and Medium.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard"
The 4 wire system has a separate lead that runs
directly from the case of an appliance to the ground
bus on the service entrance.
If the appliance has current flowing through the
white ground and you connect the case to that
same ground at the appliance, in the event of a
ground fault of any kind, it is possible to be
electrocuted so don't alter the plug configuration
in this kiln. Follow his recommendations.
Regards,
Michael Wendt
Wendt Pottery
2729 Clearwater Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
USA
208-746-3724
http://www.wendtpottery.com
wendtpot@lewiston.com
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