ForagerPotter

This is my first time on this forum and I am deeply appreciative of the thoughtful advice so far. Thank you!

We added a 100 amp service in the garage. I will put the kiln in the corner with easy access to an outside wall and close to a window. In addition to a dedicated circuit for the kiln itself, there are normal outlets which I assume can power any venting system. Am I thinking about that right? My current plan is to talk to Seattle Pottery Supply and pick their brains about the electrical requirements for a home kiln as well as do some online research. I will have to decide if it makes sense to buy a new kiln or a used one. That's the rub as far as figuring out the specifics of the amperage. I think it would make sense to install a 6 gauge wire to the box, I could then adjust at the breaker for the specific kiln. I would like to buy a used kiln which may also include a venting system ( as well as shelves and accessories). It seems that a powered kiln vent is a good idea with an overhead vent as a good add on. So at this stage of construction I will ask the electricians to install #6 wire instead of the #10. Am I forgetting anything?

We are in the process of converting our garage into a clay studio and future apartment. I am an avid amateur potter and realized that having a kiln of my own would be great, rather than relying on my community studio. I have been doing some research into the requirements for installing a kiln and would love some advice on this topic. It seems that much of the electrical requirements are specific to the kiln one has. I don't have one and probably won't buy one for a few months at least. What specific electrical requirements would most home kilns require? What size breakers and what gauge wire would be most common? Now's the time to set this up while we have electricians on site and open walls. Also, can we use the venting already installed for the future kitchen or would a separate venting system be required. Thanks for any input! Heidi