g-bus Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Getting ready to order some new elements for my old Skutt 1027 that I've been working on rehabilitating. Had planned on ordering from Euclid but then came across these guys at kilnelements.com. They're asking $44/set with pins and connectors vs. $191 + about $18 for connectors at Euclid, and closer to $300 everywhere else. Haven't been able to find hardly any info on them so curious if they're of comparable quality. Thanks in advance for any input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc McMillan Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'm in the same boat so I'll be following this thread with much interest. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 So, top and bottom plus 4 middle makes 6 @ 44 for a total of 264. So wouldn't that make Euclids cheaper? Please correct me if I'm wrong here, using Canadian math Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 If I recall Skutt sells them for around 300$ for the set of 6 as well.Shipping is all within US for you which is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yeah, you're reading that wrong. They're $44 each, not per set. $44 probably wouldn't cover the cost of the wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-bus Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks for the clarification! Looks like Euclids it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 i put Euclids in my L&L several years ago. they did not last as long as the originals from L&L and had to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonjeff Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Also keep in mind that the Euclid elements are not bent at the corners like the ones from skutt. The pre-bent corners make installation easier and you are sure things are spaced correctly. Euclid was very nice when I returned them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 The original Manufactures elements fit better-Not sure why one would get them from another source unless that was the only way to get them. Just read the post above this one to see why you should order from your kiln manufacture. My skutt element fit like a glove last year when I installed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-bus Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Ok, guess you guys have convinced me to spring for the legit ones. Was hoping to save a few bucks, but sounds like it's prob worth the money for the longevity and ease of install. When I bought the kiln the guy told me he had a set of elements for it but not with him and he'd send them to me. Several attempts at contact and 2 years later still no elements. Shocker. Thanks again for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Sometimes saving a few bucks costs you a few bucks extra in the long run.I think this may be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-bus Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Yep, a lesson I've learned all too well. If anyone has any suggestions of where to order from, or if I should just go straight through Skutt I'd appreciate it. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Skutt is the place I ordered from quick shipping and no hassles-I think these are fair traded items like no discount from other sources? not 100% on this check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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