Teresa Moran Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 and yes it does, that makes sense, that the venting should help! I like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Mud Research Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 in addition to you kiln thermocouple, I would put an oven thermometer on the shelf along side the mail box. Lift the lid occasionally and check the temperature LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 then open the kiln to check your hotmail (sorry, my bad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Moran Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 one more thing...would I do it as just preheat to 350 then a hold of 30 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Just do a ramp/hold with 1 segment, rate of 300/hr to 350, and a hold of 30 minutes. You may want to try it empty first to see if it overshoots on the initial ramp. Sometimes they do that went ramping really fast at low temps. The other option is to get it to temp, then put the mailbox in. I recommend turning off the kiln while loading the mailbox and then restarting it for the ramp cycle, so you don't accidentally contact a live element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Moran Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 thanks for your advice, ill have to read more of the manual for that, I've only had 3 bisque and two glaze firings so far and only had to program for those simple choice settings (slow bisque with preheat, and a slow glaze...the rest is still a bit overwhelming for me, but thats what the manual is for, and I suppose my brain, so this too I can learn!! Thanks for being there for us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Moran Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 and OMG...I just got, (meaning comprehended) the HOTMAIL comment by MIN: I thought it was a type-0! this is the same brain that has to try absorb all of this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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