Sarahvanevenhoven Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 https://photos.app.goo.gl/1tpG11JxOua7Xhmd2 i bought this kiln used, and don’t know really anything about it. It’s by fire-master kilns and is model 11. I’m wondering how hot it gets and how long it would take to fire. The kiln is 2ft by 2ft and roughly 2 and a half feet high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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curt Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I can see the pictures. Looks solidly built. 1600 Kw kiln could get you to 1300 C in principle, depending on sufficient power supply and the condition of the elements, which are not visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I have never seen a kiln with squiggly element groves like that before. Not sure I agree with the 1300 temps as my 240v 15amp which is about that size struggle for going above 1200/1250 and this one is 110v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Whoops sorry Joel you are right. 1300 going to be very hard (impossible?) with this kiln. I was thinking about my own experience with a 240 volt (not 110 volt) 15 amp kiln when I said that. Which had no problem to get to 1300 C with newish elements (struggled when elements got older though). I have a 240v 10 amp test kiln (about 1 cubic foot) that also has no problem to get to 1300, although the (small gauge) elements clearly do not like this treatment, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I think one way to find out is to fire it up and see what color it gets to or use a pyrometer to determine the temp. I would question how you would control the firing since the pix do not show any kind of controls...no dials or switches, etc., just the power cord and ungrounded plug. Is there a ceramics/kiln repair facility nearby where you might take it to have it tested or have a tec come to you to do the testing? Finally, why did you buy it not knowing anything about the unit? I hope you got it for a really, really great price! JohnnyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 A kiln of that size, running on 110 volts, isn't going to get very hot at all. Low fire temps at best. I wouldn't plug that in until you change out the power cord, and probably the internal wiring. That cloth wrapped wire is really old stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahvanevenhoven Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 6 hours ago, JohnnyK said: I think one way to find out is to fire it up and see what color it gets to or use a pyrometer to determine the temp. I would question how you would control the firing since the pix do not show any kind of controls...no dials or switches, etc., just the power cord and ungrounded plug. Is there a ceramics/kiln repair facility nearby where you might take it to have it tested or have a tec come to you to do the testing? Finally, why did you buy it not knowing anything about the unit? I hope you got it for a really, really great price! JohnnyK There isn’t any controls on it. I bought it for $75, a girls grandmother had passed so she was selling it. It also came with some shelves and plaster molds. And I guess I’ll be trying to fire it up and see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 If it works at all it wouldn't be of much use. That's a cloth wrapped 110V power cord so it's not only ancient, it's dangerous. I'd just look away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Oh, you already bought it...best replace that power cord first then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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