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- Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:46 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Digitry Controllers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9095
Re: Digitry Controllers
... problem but would look to see how those connections were made. When the replacement wiring was installed was any of the original wiring, possibly ... wires burning I tend to not use terminal blocks when connecting heating elements. Instead I use something called split bolts which tighten with wrenches ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:19 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: bottom heat kiln.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14622
Re: bottom heat kiln.
... of my primary concerns with this configuration. No, the proposed bottom elements can not be controlled separately from the top elements. I will not ... element configuration. I posted a few months ago about my search for a replacement kiln and received great Input from Board members. I don't have ...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Paragon Kiln Repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9899
Paragon Kiln Repair
... S1030 which is 56"x30"x16" (WxDxH). The lid heating elements are supported by ceramic tubes and one is broken. Paragon seems unable to provide a suitable replacement part and I am wondering if a) would fused quartz tubing work or b) can someone ...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:39 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Replacement of Perfect Fire III Relays
- Replies: 0
- Views: 94331
Replacement of Perfect Fire III Relays
... controller (Perfect Fire III) for my 20-year old Jen-Ken kiln (PFG-24-E, 240V) started giving errors when initially energized. I have replaced the elements several times in both the lid and the side, but the controller still had the original relays. The controller has two relays, and I successfully ...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: replacement lid?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6800
Re: replacement lid?
... pins would drop from the lid during firings; I'd put them back in but that created kiln dust. So I finally removed all the pins and secured the elements in the grooves with Pyrolite High Temperature Caulk (I bought it from Paragon). I put a dab every 4-5 inches and just pressed the elements ...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: replacement lid?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6800
replacement lid?
I have an 8 yr old skutt hotstart kiln. Like typical skutt kiln owners, I have a crumbling element groove and loose pin elements. 4 to 5 pins fall out on every firing. Kiln dust falls in each project. So much that I am really frustrated. I am in a dilemma. Should I replace the lid ...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:24 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Re: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
... the side relays control one element while the other controls a pair of elements. Couple of questions for the experts here: - Why would the bottom ... a high or inconsistent value (compared to the other elements) dictate replacement of the elements? In other words, what range of values is acceptable? ...
- Sat May 14, 2016 8:53 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: WHAT HAPPENNED HERE?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7673
Re: WHAT HAPPENNED HERE?
It looks like you need new elements. With your recent relay replacement, new elements will make it like a new kiln....other than your controller there is not much else to worry about!
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:33 pm
- Forum: Board Help
- Topic: resource list?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19601
Re: resource list?
Hi Linn, since you haven't received a reply to date I had a look. It's not a list of element suppliers but there are probably several mentioned in these posts:
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB3/search. ... s&fid[0]=2
By now you've probably solved your problem anyway! Jen
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB3/search. ... s&fid[0]=2
By now you've probably solved your problem anyway! Jen
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:44 pm
- Forum: Board Help
- Topic: resource list?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19601
resource list?
brad,
is there still a resource list somewhere here on warmglass that lists sources for replacement elements, etc? saw a reference to it (from you) is response to older post, but can't find the resource list (or your post). did it go away with the hack? or am i imagining things? thanks,
linn
is there still a resource list somewhere here on warmglass that lists sources for replacement elements, etc? saw a reference to it (from you) is response to older post, but can't find the resource list (or your post). did it go away with the hack? or am i imagining things? thanks,
linn
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Replacing top elements in Paragon GL 24ATDS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5120
Replacing top elements in Paragon GL 24ATDS
I fear I may need to replace the top elements in my kiln. Currently I have a ceramic ceiling with elements embedded in it. I have written to Paragon for their input on ceiling replacement options, and am wondering if the forum has any input? I really like the embedded ...
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:11 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: element breakage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5208
element breakage
... Clamshell Olympic kiln that is 1 1/2 years old. The lid has 4 separate elements and the third one continues to give me problems. After using the ... upsetting phone calls to the company. They have been fine, sending me replacement relays and elements but I am now very unhappy with the unreliability ...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:23 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: repairing mullite rods
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10217
repairing mullite rods
I hate paying $45 for a replacement mullite rod - the ones that suspend my kiln elements. Does anyone have any thoughts about repairing them? They're hollow (and so even more doggone fragile). Thanks!
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:57 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Kiln element dropping dust
- Replies: 17
- Views: 24743
Re: Kiln element dropping dust
... a dropping of the lid?? This will call for major lid reconstruction or replacement. Don Nope, no drops. Just gentle closing. It's broken quite a ... kilns shed fiber particles? Question 2: does it really matter where the elements are in a, say, 14" x 14" kiln chamber at 1450 degrees? ...
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Olympic kiln problems
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5564
Olympic kiln problems
... received an error message E--2 which implies a relay problem. (The lid elements do not shut off when the kiln is plugged in.) I replaced the relay ... repair person that I have a call into in hopes he can do the last relay replacements for me, (it takes me hours to get the bolts off and everything ...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:47 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Opinions needed for new kiln
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20277
Re: Opinions needed for new kiln
... out the coils should the need arise. The fiber top allows for coil replacement. You can replace the elements with either type lid. Both options have the same system for holding elements in place. ...
- Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:07 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln replacement
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15919
Re: kiln replacement
Oops; Arnold you are correct!
Even after that terrible melt-down, the elements were (and are!) still fine.
Even after that terrible melt-down, the elements were (and are!) still fine.
- Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln replacement
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15919
Re: kiln replacement
After the meltdown I had, I replace the elements in all of my kilns every couple years (I buy them in bulk online). I check the connections as Marty mentioned, vacuum, and check and clean the plugs every now and then. I've been known to pray ...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln replacement
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15919
Re: kiln replacement
Help? I have replace the elements in my lid and reconnected everything. When I turn it on it is throwing the GFI. Any ideas? Is it a relay switch. I have a new one, should I try this? GFI stands for ground fault interrupter. So, there ...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lid Element replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7071
Re: Lid Element replacement
... Might It Trip When Used With An Electric Kiln? In a kiln, the firebrick is not a perfect insulator, so a tiny bit of the current leaks from the elements to the safety ground and unbalances the current in the 2 hot wires. The resistance of the brick goes down as the temperature goes up so the ...