[Laser G7 repair, safety concern!]

On 1/26/2024 at 7:19 AM, Mark C. said:

Just a question about the inside hot face. This is from talking about another Lazeer kiln. repair post. Is the hot face all fiber as your photos sort of shows or is some stiff  ceramic board also in the hot face-like lid or back wall? From your photo all I can see is fiber but it does not showm all the walls and lid.

Thanks

 

The hot face is ceramic board but they seem to be slightly recessed or pressed into the fiber. It is more evident in the interior ceiling as that is cracking under the stress of bending. 

[Laser G7 repair, safety concern!]

I am currently considering repair of an old G7 Laser in poor condition as the ceiling of the kiln is waterdamaged and is sagging. After careful removal of the top panel I have some concerns about possible asbestos panels holding the ceramic fiber. (not internal kiln tiles, external tiles facing metal case of kiln). Does anyone know if asbestos was used in the making of these kilns? I believe its from 1995 if that helps. Also any information on suitable replacement materials would be greatly appreciated!