timheron Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 Hi, I was hoping someone could give me a ballpark value for the kiln in the pictures? It seems to be in decent shape, but I'm not an expert. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Looks like the lid has not lifted on heating, at the hinge , and has crushed the bricks, putting the element at risk . That's a pity. Any new element will be at risk unless those bricks and groove liners are replaced. Better factor that into the price you are willing to pay. timheron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Faceplate shows it’s a 3 phase kiln, are you set up to run that? timheron, Bill Kielb and Pres 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Looks like there is something goofy going on with the 3rd row of elements. . . as the elements are not setting in the bottom channel, or there is no front wall to the bottom channel of the bricks under the lid hinge area. Also the area where the lid hinge is will need to be completely replaced. All IMHO of course! best, Pres timheron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Think the bottom element hasn't been replaced at same time as others, looks older and poss faulty. Can it be plugged i n and switched on at full for 15mins to find out if they all fire up. Could be up for new elements too. timheron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 If you plan to use it as a home kiln, your electrical service will not run this kiln. Your house has 240 volt single phase service, so it'll need a bit of rewiring, new power cord, and new elements. It'll pull 48 amps and need a 60 amp breaker after rewiring. There are also a few bricks that need replacing. The crushed brick by the hinge is due to the hinge plate not being adjusted properly. As long as you're doing all that you should put in new relays and thermocouples, so you're looking at probably $650 or more in parts and a couple hours labor to get it running. If you can pick it up for a decent price then it'll be worth it. However if the lid is cracked all the way through then walk away, because a new lid is expensive. It was made in 2005. That kiln new is $3,675. timheron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timheron Posted November 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 Thanks, all, for the advice. It's very helpful. The kiln is listed for $500, which seems reasonable, but I don't have any experience working on kilns, so I'll probably just wait for a decent deal on one that isn't in need of repairs. neilestrick and Pres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 Sounds for the best. The pointmade re electricity supply and 3 phase is worth noting. Unless your property has 3 phase supply best to stick with single phase kilns imo. Pres and timheron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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