Sheri Floyd Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 I bought a never used JJ Cress Electric kiln it’s a B-18-H 240V and cannot find a manual for it. It has 2 manual dials. The company Cress said they are not the same company so I guess this is from the 70’s?? And company is not longer in business. I have 3 other kilns but they are digital Skutts and I don’t have a clue on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick White Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Can you post a picture of these dials and a picture of the electrical rating plate that will be somewhere on the side of the kiln or the control column. I doubt we will be able to find a manual, but we can probably help you figure out how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) There is a good chance you simply have a Cress kiln, they still provide documents for their kilns.. This likely is your wiring diagram https://cressmfg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/B18H-240-VAC-1.pdf and this would likely be your manual https://cressmfg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/BASIC-KILN-MANUAL-FOR-ABC-KILNS-1.pdf. If you post the picture that @Dick White mentioned we could confirm. If that is your kiln, as the diagram says, you will need a 3 wire 240v circuit protected by a 30 amp breaker and #10 copper wire for normal distance power runs. Edited January 10, 2023 by Bill Kielb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Cress kilns of that vintage have some blue on the control boxes-they where in business in the 70s for sure A photo would help-does this kiln have a infinite dial for turning up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Watson Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 I am trying to fire a 1950s cress kiln that has two dials that go from 0-100. Is that for temperature? What should I set it for a 05 bisque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixwood Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I have the same issue, with the B23-H J.J. Cress Company Electric Kiln I NEED THE MANUAL AND PARTS LIST https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CgVSfTqNZJJoeqB6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixwood Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 can anyone tell me if cress company bought out the JJ cress Kilns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dohee Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 Hey Sheri, I recently purchased a used b-18-h model myself too but I'm a little lost as to where to start. Were you able to figure out how to set the firing schedule with the knobs? Any tricks and tips would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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