Fred Y

Sorry - TYPO in the second sentence! It is old! Fred

Hi again Neil, Mark, Bill, Thank you all for your advise with my Duncan Kiln situation. We have discovered that the LT 3K Dawson Control Panel/sitter is not old, and need replacing. I have a new thought... the actual Kiln body is in great shape [bricks, coils, top, etc.]. I have contacted Skutt Corp. Technical Dept. about the possibility of replacing the entire control unit with their new, Skutt Kilnmaster Touch Screen controller. They have videos on their website explaining retrofitting that unit to non Skutt Kilns. IF that were possible [I havent heard from them yet] it would be a very cost-effective way to have a virtually new and safe kiln. I paid $400.00 for the Duncan Kiln with the Dawson Controller. The Skutt Touch Screen unit is about $600.00. We have a friend with that Skutt Touchscreen and [attached to a new Skutt Kiln] she raves about it. Any thoughts still appreciated! Fred ps: I've attached 2 photos of the insides of the kiln...

Yes! We discovered that after purchase. Local hardware store may have one that fits... Thanks.

Thanks again Bill! Your knowledge base is impressive. I will read thru your advice thoroughly. It seems this kiln requires some study in it's use. I have printed out both manuals. Fred

Thank you for your reply Bill. Four photos are attached. And you are right- my mistake - it's 5,760 watts and 24 amps. Any help you can offer is terrific. Fred Y.

Hello, I recently purchased a used "Duncan - The Teacher" kiln for my daughter and I cannot get it to work. I am powering it with a NEMA plug and 8/3 wire to a 40 amp breaker [unit is rated at 2700 amps]. It is only 8' from the breaker panel. I have tested the outlet and it has power. Can anyone advise me with this problem? Thank you, Fred Y.