Johnmicheal Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Can you test the resistance of an element without disconnecting it from the relays. I used the traditional crimp connectors on this kiln. The kiln is a skutt 1227, with new relays, wiring, controls. The elements are the only thing not replaced recently, and I don't know how old they are. I'm asking because my firings have gotten dramatically longer. Like a bisque taking 11 hrs. Edited November 30, 2022 by Johnmicheal Adding info and context Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Yes, just test at the element ends where the wires connect to them. If it's a 240 volt kiln, the top and bottom sections should read 13.6, the middle section 16.3. They should be replaced if they're off by 10% or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnmicheal Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 So 16.3 and the middle 19.5 is pretty well wasted neilestrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnmicheal Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 So 16.3 and the middle 19.5 is pretty well wasted In addition, I've cut the feed wires of the elements and now the resistance is twice that number, like 30 and 38? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, Johnmicheal said: In addition, I've cut the feed wires of the elements and now the resistance is twice that number, like 30 and 38? Its just a function of how they are hooked together. Two 30 ohm elements in parallel will measure 15 ohms. Neil knew that and gave you sectional measurements so you could check them while connected because of the crimped connections. No worries, time for new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnmicheal Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Thank you both, for the info, I'm well on my way to replacing these now. I like understanding better why it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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