Johnmicheal Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I have an older olympic kiln that I added an electrositter from bartlet. I want to change from the single thermocouple to two or three zones, changing to multiple relays. Can you tell me the model/brand/spec of relay to use to make this change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 You'd want relays that can handle the amperage you plan to put through them. So if you have a 30 amp kiln I'd play it safe and put 15 or 20 amp relays on each section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnmicheal Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Can I use the same 25 amp relays I use on my skutt, model 2139 relay, or a generic relay https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K2QZ97Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_8?smid=A3M6TV4DFEXUV8&psc=1# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 How many amps does your kiln pull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Is there room in the Electrositter for multiple relays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnmicheal Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 It's a 2327, with a small electrositter converter box made by Bartlett. I imagine if I'm going to increase to two-three more relays, I'll have to think about a new box too. I can do that, but if I'm going to go that far, I'd just assume mount the new box on the wall, and run all the cabling too it. I've done it before. I just couldn't remember if the relays on amazon would work for this application. They are quite a bit cheaper than the skutt equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Johnmicheal said: It's a 2327, with a small electrositter converter box made by Bartlett. I believe the box is made by Olympic, but uses a Bartlett controller. Anyway, your kiln probably pulls 48 amps? I typically use 30 amp relays, but 25 amp would work, too. Skutt and all the kiln manufacturers overcharge for relays, so but them wherever is cheapest. Wall mounting is good, keeps the parts cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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