MRWoo Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hello, I just bought my first kiln. Its a cheapy through craigslist. I have never owned a kiln, and I have limited experience firing in an electric kiln. Perhaps I should have researched this kiln before I bought it, but the price was too good to pass up.... The kiln is a Cress B-18-H. The front panel on the kiln just has two dials that go from 0 to 100. My question is: What do these dials mean? Hours? Temperature? I've tried googling the kiln, but I think its too old. Also, as far as I can tell, there is no kiln sitter. I assume that I will just have to set up cones so I can see them through the peepholes during the firing? Thank you for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Dials are more a percentage rating of the heat from the elements. As to the use of cones check out this recent post on cone packs. You may also find others by using the forum search in the main area. http://community.ceramicartsdaily.org/topic/12955-do-you-use-cone-packs-in-an-electric-kiln/?hl=%2Bcone+%2Bpacks best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 If it's like their basic model minus the kiln sitter then this owners manual should give you a start on how to operate it http://www.cressmfg.com/pdf/BASIC%20KILN%20MANUAL,%20FOR%20A,B,C%20KILNS.pdf If not then contact Cress with the Model number and they should be able to help you out. TelephoneSales 775-884-2777 or 800-423-4584 FAX775-884-2991From Mexico call 001-800-419-1139 Postal address4736 Convair Dr., Carson City, NV 89706 Email: info@cressmfg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWoo Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hello, I just bought my first kiln. Its a cheapy through craigslist. I have never owned a kiln, and I have limited experience firing in an electric kiln. Perhaps I should have researched this kiln before I bought it, but the price was too good to pass up.... The kiln is a Cress B-18-H. The front panel on the kiln just has two dials that go from 0 to 100. My question is: What do these dials mean? Hours? Temperature? I've tried googling the kiln, but I think its too old. Also, as far as I can tell, there is no kiln sitter. I assume that I will just have to set up cones so I can see them through the peepholes during the firing? Thank you for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Can you post a photo of the kiln front panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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