Babs Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 On reading the orton site " repair and maintenance ofhte kiln sitter, it mentions aplying kiln wsh to the rod. I have never done this. Is this practised by anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 When the rod on my kiln sitter was getting a few miles on it the cones started sticking to it and causing inaccurate firings, I used some kiln wash on it until I could replace it. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Oz Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have not found this necessary for mid range ceramics, but low fire sticks to the supports and rod, a coating of kiln wash helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Ok, Sometimes have the cone sticking to it so I'll give it a coat. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I put a dab of kiln wash on the rod as well as the prongs that hold the cone. keeps things from sticking and slows down corrosion. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I forgot I put it on the prongs also, I didn't know that it slowed down corrosion I'm getting ready to load a bisque fire, I'll dab some on. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 No, I don't use wash on my rod or supports. . . wait, I don't have them! This kiln fires without the setter or any other shut off, but me. When I was teaching I did not wash the rod or supports on any of the kilns I had. Even in the first few years when firing low fire with Amaco glazes no wash. Occasionally there would be a little stick to the rod, but a pair of pliers would break it off of the rod. Later when firing mid stoneware I never noticed any residue on the rod or supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Well, if you are the control Pres, you best coat yourself in some wash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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