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- Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: first problem with jen ken....help asap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9992
Hi: A Firing to Long (FTL) alarm may suggest you have an element that is no longer functioning properly. Do you have additional switches on your kiln, one that might have got turned down? As mentioned previously, check that your thermocouple is installed correctly. Check the thermocouple for small h...
- Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Using a ceramic kiln for glass...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4018
Kevin: I also use side element ceramic kilns for glass work. I ramp up a little slower, hold to let the heat even out at 1050 degrees ( Spectrum 96) and fuse or slump with no problem. It depends on what you are trying to do. It's hard to do anything with FRIT or ClearCapping without top elements as ...
- Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: I've got this kiln, it's falling apart! Help!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7758
- Mon Dec 15, 2003 3:49 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: L&L kilns; anybody us 'em
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6230
Jerry: I would check for loose connections. Bad crimp, loose wire, etc. If #6 element was bad from the start, this makes bad connections a distinct possibility. Pull on all the wires, gently, see if anything else falls apart. Does anybody apply glaze in the kiln? (some do). Glaze on elements will ma...
- Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:39 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: L&L kilns; anybody us 'em
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6230
Jerry: Tell us more information. The two elements that burned out, where?, in the middle or at the ends where the connectors are at? Are you just doing Glass or are you doing other things in the kiln? Carbon burnouts? Wax casting? What temperature? Some atmospheres are detrimental to elements. Therm...
- Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:41 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: new digital controller
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7657
- Mon Dec 01, 2003 12:04 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Need help 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3672
- Sun Nov 30, 2003 2:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: new digital controller
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7657
Kay: The wiring diagrams may just be for future reference. Most company's include them so your controller can be repaired in later years, if need be. I agree with Phil, if the controller has a receptacle for your plug, and is in a stand-alone-box, it should be complete and ready to go. You may or ma...
- Sun Nov 30, 2003 2:23 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31256
- Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:42 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31256
- Thu Nov 27, 2003 6:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln building ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6427
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:27 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: high-fire with System96?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7900
Michelle:
Check out "www.pattygray.com". A very nice site (and person) full of information on combing. Patty Gray's website will give you a tour and teach you a lot, including a "how to" section.
Rich Edelman http://www.kilntec.com
Check out "www.pattygray.com". A very nice site (and person) full of information on combing. Patty Gray's website will give you a tour and teach you a lot, including a "how to" section.
Rich Edelman http://www.kilntec.com
- Sun Nov 16, 2003 2:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln floor repair
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16970
Luiza: Use Sairset (refractory cement) to patch the floor. If you have large cracks or holes, leave some out until it semi-hardens then press into cracks. Then heat with a propane torch until it hardens completely. Then take a sanding block and sand down the rough edges. Do not get the refractory ce...
- Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:57 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: home biz and licensing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4895
- Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:48 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Congrats, Becky!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11394
- Sat Nov 01, 2003 8:01 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Crucible Kilns from Seattle pottery supply
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9714
- Sun Sep 14, 2003 12:26 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: slumping and super spray
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5803
slumping and super spray
I agree with Jerry. We have tried using super spray while slumping Spectrum, and it does not get hot enough at slumping temperatures. You will have to fire to fusing temp.
Rich Edelman http://www.kilntec.com
Rich Edelman http://www.kilntec.com
- Thu Sep 11, 2003 6:20 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Yo!!...Little (kiln) Help Here!!!?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3616
Re: Yo!!...Little (kiln) Help Here!!!?
Geo: I bought a used lid and bottom and then took my 23 x 18 ceramic kiln and made it two 23 x 9 glass kilns. Glass kilns like to be wide and shallow (in my world) while ceramic kilns like to be deep and narrow. I don't like stacking shelves because I get too much heat work at the top. I only have s...
- Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:46 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5011
kiln questions
Welcome to the world of kilnformed glass! You do need to control how fast you ramp up and down, the larger the piece, the slower you go. You will also need to hold & anneal your glass on the cool down side. Is your kiln fiber or bricks? It makes a difference on how far down you have to control i...
- Thu Aug 28, 2003 10:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: cutting mullite rods
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5385
cutting mullite rods
Has anyone tried cutting 3/4" & 1" mullite rods with inexpensive wet tile cutters such as Harbor Freight, Lowes,etc.
Rich Edelman http://www.kilntec.com
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Rich Edelman http://www.kilntec.com
http://www.artnglasstudio.com