Equipment Use and Repair

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1. Electric Kiln Firing Schedule

   By Elisabeth H, January 11, 2021
   • 8 replies
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   • neilestrick
   • January 20, 2021

2. Where to put my kiln? (UK)

   By cellaryx, January 19, 2021
   • 4 replies
   • 302 views
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   • neilestrick
   • January 19, 2021

3. Kiln Modifications, Safety Certifications, and Insurance Claims

   By Callie Beller Diesel, January 17, 2021
   • 13 replies
   • 618 views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • January 18, 2021

4. Firing stoneware glazes with only 14h of electricity available during the day

   By OlgaBiff, January 17, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 327 views
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   • neilestrick
   • January 17, 2021

5. Could someone help me diagnose the issue with my wheel?

   By Li San C, January 17, 2021
   • 6 replies
   • 225 views
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   • Mark C.
   • January 17, 2021

6. How to bisque fire a Paragon A-88B Kiln without a Kiln Sitter

   By jrosshauer, January 16, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 607 views
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   • jrosshauer
   • January 16, 2021

7. Help with kiln repair

   By graybeard, January 14, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 160 views
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   • graybeard
   • January 16, 2021

8. Kiln maintenance - what spare parts should I have on hand?

   By PotterPutter, January 14, 2021
   • 10 replies
   • 533 views
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   • PotterPutter
   • January 16, 2021

9. Elements cutting grooves into kiln bricks

   By GoodHouse, January 15, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 262 views
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   • GoodHouse
   • January 15, 2021

10. Shimpo 21 - Mechanical Issue

    By Maj0rMalfunct10n, January 14, 2021   

    • shimpo 21
    • 0 replies
    • 162 views
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    • Maj0rMalfunct10n
    • January 14, 2021

11. work and kiln shelves ruined

    By Matimata, March 25, 2020   

    • kiln
    • rohde
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      • thermocouple controller
    • 4 replies
    • 550 views
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    • neilestrick
    • January 14, 2021

12. Help with Hobbytech 40

    By roobarb, January 13, 2021   

    • kiln
    • cromartie
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      • cromartie
      • hobbytech 40
      • firing
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    • 5 replies
    • 930 views
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    • Bill Kielb
    • January 14, 2021

13. Excess Carbon/soot in Kiln flames

    By Erik Poulson, January 12, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 442 views
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    • Sorcery
    • January 14, 2021

14. Small wood-fired kiln not getting hot enough

    By Forest pottery, January 12, 2021   

    • wood
    • fire
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      • raku
      • lowfire
      • lowfireglaze
      • bricks
      • primitive
      • pitfire
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      • ash glaze
      • cone6
      • cone 6
      • cone 6 glaze
      • tempreture
      • raku kiln
    • 3 replies
    • 995 views
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    • Sorcery
    • January 12, 2021

15. Cost and ease of 3 phase to 1 phase kiln

    By Bam2015, January 12, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 160 views
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    • neilestrick
    • January 12, 2021

16. Trouble with Roderveld Max white 60 wheel

    By abbie, January 10, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 762 views
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    • PeterH
    • January 12, 2021

17. Which is Safest: Overhead Kiln Vent Hood vs Downdraft Vent ? Or Both Simultaneously?

    By AngelaV, January 7, 2021   

    • safety in the studio
    • venting
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      • fumes
    • 6 replies
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    • AngelaV
    • January 10, 2021

18. Duncan Ea820-2 Kiln Question

    By Guest, October 26, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 6.9k views
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    • neilestrick
    • January 9, 2021

19. bats 14" wheel head vs. 12" wheel head

    By DevonT, January 8, 2021   

    • shimpo vl whisper
    • 4 replies
    • 944 views
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    • DevonT
    • January 9, 2021

20. Alternative uses for Kiln

    By Moorlands, January 7, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • PeterH
    • January 8, 2021

21. Emergency help...Just discovered mid firing @ 543 C that 1 to 2 elements are dead! Student work inside 1 2

    By feistyfieryceramics, December 31, 2020
    • 42 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Bill Kielb
    • January 8, 2021

22. Used Cress Kiln Home Studio Questions

    By TaylorS, January 7, 2021   

    • kiln
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    • 2 replies
    • 792 views
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    • TaylorS
    • January 7, 2021

23. Kiln Rebuild - Sprung Arch

    By artcenter21, January 6, 2021   

    • sprung arch
    • bailey gas kiln
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      • bailey gas kiln
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    • 2 replies
    • 339 views
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    • Mark C.
    • January 7, 2021

24. comparing downdraft venting systems

    By Julie P, January 4, 2021   

    • vent
    • 5 replies
    • 671 views
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    • Sorcery
    • January 4, 2021

25. Skutt Vintage KS-1027 Kiln Lid firebricks cracked all the through

    By H20, October 18, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 769 views
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    • Julie P
    • January 4, 2021