BMcD123 Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago I am looking into a Kiln that is for sale near me. It is a Gare Kiln Model 1822. I know it's older, but will I still be able to buy replacement parts for it in the future? The link is to a photo of the plate on the kiln with its Serial Number, etc on it. I'm hoping to be able to start firing work from home, but i'm unsure if this is a good choice. Any help or info on the kiln would be greatly appreciated https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmPxdGPC17_9XV7h1drvu_lLXK6ekyPQ/view?usp=sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick White Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Gare was taken over by Evenheat. You can get parts from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago If this has the set of light switches, those are no longer available. You can swap them out with modern light switches, but not all of them since the old ones are much narrower. You can't fit 5 modern switches in the existing holes. The best solution when the switches start to dies is to remove them all and replace them with infinite switches. That will require drilling a mounting hole for each switch, but that's super simple. The infinite switches will also give you a lot more control in firing. The other option would be to use a digital control box, but that's a $1000 investment. Worth it if the kiln is in good condition, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMcD123 Posted 9 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 9 hours ago These are the images posted....i haven't gone to see it in person. It definitely has the light switches. Are infinite switches specific to kilns or can they be purchased at a standard hardware store? They want $750 for it - I'm trying to gauge whether it is a good deal or not. Thank you for your opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Infinite switches are made for heating appliances- stoves, kilns, etc. They are available online for $30-$50. You would need 3 for this kiln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Bricks look good. With shelves and everything it's worth that price if the floor and lid are solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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