Hi,
I am in the process of ordering(probably) the Paragon SC2 or the SC2vista(window model) kiln. It has the front door opening. Does anyone have any experience with this kiln? I have a JenKen which has lost temp control on a few occasions...but does great fusing.
Also, the SC2vista has a maximum temp of 1700 while the SC2(windowless) has a max temp of 2000. I may want to use it for enameling too.
Have any of you experience with this Paragon model or Which one would any of you suggest.
Thanks in advance,
Marilyn
kiln info wanted
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kiln info wanted
One of my kilns is a Paragon SC2. It is a good reliable kiln. I like it and will continue to use it, it is just too small. It has a shelf size of 6" square, as does the other kiln you mentioned. The window in the other kiln is really too small to be very useful. It is very easy to open the kiln door to see how the glass is doing, without affecting glass temperature (as long as it is a quick peek).
Hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any more. I've just ordered my third Paragon.
Alecia
Hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any more. I've just ordered my third Paragon.
Alecia
Alecia Helton
Wear Original Wonders!
Carrollton TX
Wear Original Wonders!
Carrollton TX
Alecia,
Thanks for the input. Realize that the kiln shelf space is a bit small, but if it's reliable for small pieces, I can live with that. I'm used to a minimum shelf size of 7-9" with the other kilns I have. Will check to see if this kiln has shelf rows, where you can fuse 2 rows at once.
Also, your info on the window is important, or lack of window size.
Thanks again...
Marilyn
Thanks for the input. Realize that the kiln shelf space is a bit small, but if it's reliable for small pieces, I can live with that. I'm used to a minimum shelf size of 7-9" with the other kilns I have. Will check to see if this kiln has shelf rows, where you can fuse 2 rows at once.
Also, your info on the window is important, or lack of window size.
Thanks again...
Marilyn
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Kiln Info wanted
If you want to use multiple shelves, you'll have to stack them on kiln, posts. The kiln is not set up for using multiple shelves.
Alecia
Alecia
Alecia Helton
Wear Original Wonders!
Carrollton TX
Wear Original Wonders!
Carrollton TX
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Marobi,
I have a SC-2 and really like it. I use it in conjunction with my larger Paragon GL-22 AD. I use it for jewelry and small test pieces. It heats up and cools quickly. I haven't tried multiple shelves, but one can run a cycle so quickly, it's not cumbersone to just run two quick firings rather than one slow firing with two shelves.
Steve
I have a SC-2 and really like it. I use it in conjunction with my larger Paragon GL-22 AD. I use it for jewelry and small test pieces. It heats up and cools quickly. I haven't tried multiple shelves, but one can run a cycle so quickly, it's not cumbersone to just run two quick firings rather than one slow firing with two shelves.
Steve