ProPainKiln Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 I recently purchased an 18" gas olympic raku kiln. I understand gas kilns are a complete different animal vs electric but have always liked the control over reduction glazing and convenience for raku ofcourse. I have fiddled with it for a month now and although some improvement i still cant manage to get over 1800f. I would appreciate all feedback and input. Btw i have absolutely no experience on gas kilns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 I thought raku kilns were not meant to go much over that anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'm confused, your thread title says 1500F and your posting says 1800F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 It should definitely go hotter than 1800F. Lots of possible problems, but we'll need some more information first. Are you using natural gas or propane? If propane, do you have the correct regulator on the tank? Is the tank freezing up? How are you setting the gas pressure- full on, half, 10%, etc.? How are you setting the air on the burners- open a dime, 1/4 inch, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 What type of oriface is one the burners? What size propane tank? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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