Roberta12 Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 I have elements and TCs on hand, but I have held off changing them. You can see why from the photo. As expensive as elements are, I have hesitated. The reason they have different firings on them is because there was an issue with the top element. I had glaze on it and it burned out. So I changed just those 2 top elements. The top 2 elements have 73 firings, the bottom elements have 62 The kiln is still running, bisque firings are not extended, glaze firings are a little longer. What would you all do? Change them all out? I can't seem to flip the photo. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 What model kiln is this? Serial number? What cone are you glaze firing to? What schedule do you usually use for glaze firings? Do you have a meter so you can measure the resistance of the elements? https://hotkilns.com/test-resistance-ez How much longer are the firings taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta12 Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 @neilestricke23T cone 5.5, Slow glaze slow bisque Yes, we have a meter. I have not measured. Glaze firings, 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 Just now, Roberta12 said: @neilestricke23T cone 5.5, Slow glaze slow bisque Yes, we have a meter. I have not measured. Glaze firings, 15 minutes. Test the element resistance, it's the best way to know for sure. But with 15 minutes longer and 75 firings they're probably still good. Resistance per section for 240V1P should be about 14.45 ohms. Roberta12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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