ronfire Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I just purchased 2 used kilns and a bunch of stuff for a good price. Problem is I do not need 3 kilns, so one will go and I can't decide. I am currently using a 45-50 year old Skutt 231, replaced the elements in the spring but the bricks a very soft. The other 2 are, a Skutt 1027 built in 2003, basically a newer version of the 231, same size and looks like new and an Olympic 1827. It is smaller but in great shape as well with lots of shelves My debate is to keep the 2 large kilns but will need to buy some shelves then or keep the 2 newer ones, have an 18" and a 23" kiln. All the kilns have kiln sitters. 1-Keeping the 2 larger kills will allow more production, but I do not really need to run that much. 2-Keep the 2 best kilns, a smaller one for backup and small runs and the larger as the main kiln. I will have both kilns on the same breaker and only run 1 at a time. Cant keep them all as there is not enough room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'd keep the two newer ones. I have 3 sizes of electric kilns. I find that the medium size one comes in handy if I don't have that much and need to fire sooner. I have a huge oval that I got for architectural pieces and for firing large slabs 30 x 42 x 27 deep. I can fire more larger pots in there rather than one per shelf in the medium size kiln. My smaller one is for test glazes or if I need to fire a few mugs. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I would keep the two newer as well as have a choice of sizes is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 don't overlook the fact that you can use smaller shelves in the larger kiln. might tide you over until you can buy bigger ones. you can always sell your old kiln with the note that it has newish elements and use that money to buy shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewV Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I would keep two different sizes. If there is nothing really different/better about the newer kiln, I know I would just continue using ol' familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 The exception would be if you wanted maximum production you could fire one right after the other from bisque to glaze as they hold about the same. I do not think your work is that production oriented but I could be wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks for the help, I will keep the 2 that are in the best shape and have 2 sizes. I will have each on there own breaker as I am luck to be close to my panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancylee Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'd sell all three and buy a new one with a digital controller. I had an older one and used kiln sitters, etc. They never worked. This is the single best piece of equipment I've ever bought! It just simplifies everything. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I am thinking of putting a controller on the larger kiln that looks like new, was made in 2003. I will wait a bit until the CDN $ gets better. I could not turn down 2 kilns in great shape for as well as loads of glazes, screens, and some dry supplies for $1200 CDN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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