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Let me know if you got my dm bill thanks. Any other thoughts from the public?

The cost of replacing all the elements is near $800, which is just really expensive to me right now

Bill would you ever be willing to hop on a short call to discuss this further, I have found your advice very helpful.

Also to add to this I’m testing the other elements, they all essentially test fine with my cheap on meter which is .5 resistance anyways meaning it doesn’t zero properly,

So an update on this. There was one element that was broken I replaced it, I chipped out and did not buy all new elements for the rest of the levels, the Kim still would not reach cone six my concern is that because it’s so old, Even if I replace the elements it will still not reach cone six..? even if I replace the elements it will still not reach con six. Paragon is no help their customer service is terrible it’s basically one person servicing the entire world. I had to get Cole so many times to get any information. The max temp on the Kim says 2300 so therefore it should reach con six it has basically stalled out at 1600° every firing. It was wired professionally by an electrician so I don’t know what’s going on should I just make the gamble and spend the money on replacing all the elements? It’s quite expensive

Thanks all.. I will replace the elements and switch . Will keep updated. Still surprisingly expensive these parts!

What if I don’t see anything on the element how can I confirm that it’s still really burnt out and no good? I’m surprised at the price they are not cheap

Ok thanks … just strange was working fine recently just some days ago… would get very hot very fast

So in conclusion I definitely need to replace one element set but the question is do I also need to replace a switch?

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OK Bill here’s aUpdate. all elements except for the second one from the top are testing perfectly. The second one from the top is not reading at all any movement so I’m guessing it’s burned out. And needs replacement, however why would none of the other elements from switch one activate anyways? Do I need to replace the switch also yes I understand that the timer switch only turns on when the top switch is on also

Bill I mildly dyslexic and this parallel wiring is very confusing not sure where you’re seeing the figure for 16 ohms so far each element seems to test at .5 ohms higher than what it says on the sheet which makes me think maybe it’s not necessarily an element issue

Thanks bill, the top set is not heating glowing at all. However is that then a faulty switch or all elements need to be replaced. it just did a successful bisque a few days ago So I am surprised the top set is not working now

Sorry for late replies was busy at work…

So I’ve had several successful bisque fires to calm 06 and have been happy with the performance of the Kim. Trying my first glaze fires nothing seem to work correctly and I’m not reaching temperature. I’m starting to suspect that between the two element areas of the kiln one is maybe just not working and so I’m only getting half temperature at max. The switch labeled number one should be making some noise and heating up, and it has not after three hours, the switch number two does make a clicking sound and does heat up as soon as I turn it on yes I understand it’s a reversed timer and not the other way around for number two.

Thank you all for the information I guess my question is is is it always the elements that need replacing? This is an older kiln but has been barely used We’ll specify more details when I get homeWe’ll specify more details when I get home ok here are the details it is an SNF 82max temp 2300 i suspect that the top switch is not working, and that’s why I’m only getting half power. I do not hear the top switch clicking at all , it also doesn’t heat after several hours, following all correct protocol

I wonder if I might just try 12 hours before replacing the elements themselves, seems like quite a job

any help greatly appreciated

Hi Seeking help before I tear everything apart. Older SnF Set and Fire Bisquing is going fine, to approx cone 05/06/ Unable to get it to reach or bend a cone 6 at max temp on a 7/9 hr firing. This is the specs for this model I have the smallest one with the kiln sitter. Should I just fire longer or replace elements? S and SnF (Set-n-Fire) Series Ceramic Kilns Kiln style: Top-loading Chamber size: 2.95 - 7.92 cubic feet Firing range: Cone 8-10 (check individual product pages for Voltage: 208V or 240V Controller: manual kiln-sitter Suggested use: Paragon’s S-series and SnF-series can be purchased in a wide variety of sizes, so it’s easy to find a kiln that fits your studio or classroom needs. These kilns are built with the standard Paragon ceramic-capable firing chamber, with efficient