Old ECONO Kiln repair HELP only 3/6 elements glow

[Cersamic]

I have a Econo Model KR23.

220 V 3 full sections with jumper cables

I have just rewired the whole kiln and I am very new at this.

new switches, new jumper cables, new wire, and one new element(because one was broken).

 

I am doing the glow test and turning all switches on high, but for each section I only get the bottom element to glow (I have 6 elements in total and only 3 are glowing)

I know it's getting enough Volts from the plug, and there's continuity to the other sections.

is there anything I can check to get these elements working?

Thanks!

 

[neilestrick]

Chances are the switches are wired wrong. Post a picture of the serial plate of the kiln so I can see exactly what we're dealing with, and also a picture of the switches. Do you know the part number of the switches you used?

[PeterH]

Failing to find a circuit diagram ...

This page gives electrical specifications of (some?) K-models,  only the K230 models are listed as having  6 elements.
https://hotkilns.com/hk-pdfs/%3Asites%3Adefault%3Afiles%3Apdf%3Ak-old-instruct
 

Note:
Each section of the kiln has an input control switch provided on the instrument panel. The K Model kilns used a four way switch (Low-Medium-High-Off). The original switches that were used are no longer available; however, a replacement switch made by Arkless is available. When changing to this switch you must order the replacement kit. (A diagram comes with the switch telling you how to rewire).
[My emphasis, as I believe other switches are available which need to be wired differently.]

[Dick White]

Agree with @neilestrick, the switches are probably wired wrong. As noted by @PeterH, replacement switches have a different arrangement of the connections on the back of the switch. The functioning of the 4-way switches is: on Low, both elements are on, but connected in series for 1/4 the total power of the section. On Medium, only the bottom element turns on, for 1/2 the total power of the section. On High, both elements are on, but connected in parallel for full power. Though you have the switch turned to high, the wiring to the elements is as if it is on medium.

[PeterH]

If your new switches are the  Arkless ones ...

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRING NEW ARK-LES REPLACEMENT SWITCH
https://hotkilns.com/sites/default/files/pdf/ARKLESS.PDF

 

[Cersamic]

the switches are invensys  Robertshaw CSV415-01U

for all sections I wired the bottom element prong to the first on the left, middle to the far right, and the top to the middle right.

[Cersamic]

Here are some more pictures.

[Cersamic]

[Cersamic]

Looking at the diagram do I need a piggy back connector? Because nothing is attached to #3 on the switch.

and thank you all so much for your help, and knowledge.

[neilestrick]

@Cersamic In looking at your photos it appears you have 2 elements per kiln section, and they are wired in series, correct?

That serial plate for just one section of the kiln, correct? And you have 3 sections?

Did you get the switches from L&L or somewhere else?

[Cersamic]

I got it from a retired artist in FL, there's the same serial plate for 2 sections and one with the model K kiln sitter.

[Cersamic]

I got the switches from Clay King

[neilestrick]

@Cersamic In looking at your photos it appears you have 2 elements per kiln section, and they are wired in series, correct? Post a photo with a good shot of the element connections if you're not sure.

What switches were on it before- were they low-med-high or infinite like 1-6?