P Maxwell

Thank you for the help!

Yes every other element comes on in phase one as you describe. Then all come on in phase 2. Here is a pic of the cones. So at this point I will set the ramp up slower (using timer switch) and then set the top switch to lower than it suggest for given cone. What I am not sure now is how long should I try to target the length of firing? 6 to 8 hours for cone 04??

I have an older paragon SNF82-3 that I just had new elements installed. This kiln has a kiln sitter. I fired for first time empty to a cone 04. The kiln was empty except for shelves and witness cone. It is 2 phase. I set based on instructions to 4 on top dial and 2 hr on bottom for timer to initiate phase 2. I was shocked when it cut off in 4 hours. This is a smaller kiln but that seems too fast. Can anyone tell me if this is normal and if not suggestions on next steps.