Hi! I have finally fired up my new Jen Ken GS-11E kiln for the first time, but it seems to be taking a really LONG time to reach 1500. I am doing the kiln temp and timing (Nothing in kiln except shelf). It seemed to go along pretty well up to the time I reached the HI switch. From 0 to 600 it took a total of approx 60 minutes.
from 600 to 800 it took 18 min
from 800 to 900 - 35 min.
from 900 to 1000 - 1 hr and 5
from 1000 to 1100 - seems to be holding here for the last hour.
Is this normal??? How long should it take to reach the 1500?
The only thing that I have noticed is that around the peep hole, the heat seems to be really intense. I can hold my hand about 6" away for 15-20 seconds before I have to move it. All the other sides are slightly warm a short distance away.
I have the kiln on a dedicated 20 amp circut- wired with 14g w ground.
I have the meter that plugs into back of kiln.
PLEASE! If anyone can help, I would appreciate it!! Renee
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Glass Rainbows, Carrollton, GA
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Re: PLEASE HELP! Just fired up kiL 1st time! Jen Ken GS11-e
Do you have the peep hole plugged?GlassRainbows wrote:
The only thing that I have noticed is that around the peep hole, the heat seems to be really intense. I can hold my hand about 6" away for 15-20 seconds before I have to move it. All the other sides are slightly warm a short distance away.
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Found out problem- not kiln- ME!
I finally found out what my problem was! I had the meter in the back of the kiln pushed in too far- therefore metal was touching metal and throwing the whole thing off!! I called MIke at Jen- Ken and he figured it out right away, plus gave me bunches of good tips! AAAA++++ customer service for anyone looking to buy a kiln....
Renee
Renee
Glass Rainbows, Carrollton, GA