dricherson Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I am new to the digital controller on my kiln (Sentry 2.0 controller) and would really appreciate some help in programming a cone 5 firing with a 1 h. preheat and a slow cool. Does this make sense? rA1 = 60, F1 = 200, Hd = 1 (preheat with 1 hr. hold at 200 degrees) rA2 = 200, F1 = 1022, Hd = 0 rA3 = 153, F1 = 1112, Hd = 0 rA4 = 162, F1 = 1951, Hd = 0 rA5 = 108, F1 = 2167, Hd = 0 rA6 = 500, F1 = 1900, Hd = 0 (begin slow cool) rA7 = 125, F1 = 1450, Hd = 0 rA8 = 0 Can I assume after rA7 it will cool naturally? rA2 - rA5 are what my Sentry manual says it uses to reach cone 5. I am really happy this forum is here - I have learned so much from you all! Thank You Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Sweet Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Dianne- Curious as to why you are using a preheat with a hold. Are you firing greenware with glaze, or are you firing immediately after glazing? If glaze firing bisque, there really isn't a need for such a slow preheat and hold below the boiling point of the physical water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewV Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 I personally do a short (45-90 min) hold when there are freshly glazed pieces in the kiln. Yes, the kiln will cool naturally after the program is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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