TanyaW Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 During our move across country, the movers placed a heavy item on top of my Paragon SnF kiln which ultimately broke some chunks off the bricks on the lid and created a huge crack all the way through the lid (bricks inside the lid are now very loose) my questions are: Is this fixable? Is there something I can use to fill in the broken areas on the lid and seal/fix the crack? Or… can I get new bricks to rebuild the lid? Or… can I and/or should I buy a new lid for it? Just hoping to get some advice… I’m honestly not sure what to do. Thanks for your ideas or suggestions. Tanya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 It's not fixable if it's cracked all the way through. Mortar won't hold it. I'd first try to file a damage claim with the moving company and have them buy you a new lid. I have done kiln repair work for moving companies several times. If they won't pay for it, then you can either buy a new lid yourself, or swap the lid and floor and put a piece of sheet metal under the floor (former lid) to support it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanyaW Posted August 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ok, thank you for the info. I didn’t realize the damage until a little over a month after we moved in, so I’m sure it’s too late to file a claim. Would you happen to know about how much a new lid would be and where I might be able to get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 9 hours ago, TanyaW said: Ok, thank you for the info. I didn’t realize the damage until a little over a month after we moved in, so I’m sure it’s too late to file a claim. Would you happen to know about how much a new lid would be and where I might be able to get one? You can get a new lid from Paragon, or any other kiln manufacturer that makes a lid of the same size. Most kilns are standard sizes. A lid usually runs $300-$450 depending on the size, plus freight charges of $100-$200. Your other option is to find a cheap used kiln in your area and use the lid or floor from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanyaW Posted August 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ok, thank you! I appreciate your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Move again and you should remove the lid from the kiln and pack separately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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