kev Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I have an opportunity to buy a Cress B27 HT for $850 that has been use very little or a Cress B23 for $500 that has never even been plugged in to the wall, it is eight years old. The lady that has/had them passed away before she could use it. My question is, is there any difference in the firing success between these two? Or something i should be aware of ? Any advise is greatly appreciated. I will mostly fire to cone 04 with it, occasionally glaze to cone 6. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Looking up these cress #s on the Cress site says the 27 is a lot larger than the 23 (I think your missing a few letters ofter the 23?) The 27 has a cone sitter and a timer-the B23 would have one as well but it a bit smaller kiln. Both kilns are rated for max of cone 6 Its just what size do you want in a kiln. the larger kiln is 48 amps so you need a #6 wire and a 60 amp breaker the 23 is 24amps so maybe a #8 wire and 40 amps power supply is also a factor. the 23 is a small little kiln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks Mark, the B23 i forgot to add the HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I should add that I never owned a Cress kiln I just looked them up at the Cress site. Both these are Manuel none non computer kilns they both appear to have cone sitters and safety shut off timers I would= get the one which fits your size meaning what your firing needs are and your electrical setup you have for a KILN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Get the kiln you'll need 4 years from now, not the one you need now. You don't want to have to buy another one in a few years plus have to rewire the circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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