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Trying to find relay for kiln
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:22 pm
by Kathy K
I am looking for relays for my Bartlett RTC 1000 controller, series 700. Looking through the manual and online, I am not finding what I need to purchase. Any suggestions? Best place to buy. Not sure what I am looking for. I am in Oregon.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Trying to find relay for kiln
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:12 pm
by Brad Walker
The relays are kiln specific, not necessarily controller specific.
The kiln manufacturer should be able to tell you what relay or relays you need for your specific kiln. So the easiest thing to do is to call them and ask.
Alternatively, if you're willing to do a little work and save some dollars, you can go to an electronics supplier and purchase the exact relay you currently have. To do that, just remove the relay from the kiln and then go look for a relay just like the one you have. I use these guys:
https://www.alliedelectronics.com/ and just type the specifications on the relay into their search box. Their price will be about 1/3 of the price of the same relay from the kiln manufacturers.
Re: Trying to find relay for kiln
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:17 am
by JamesL
If you've never done this before, unplug the kiln before removing the relay to be sure all power is off! Mark the wires so they are re-attached properly. Take a picture, make a drawing... whatever. Just replaced a relay on my Olympic kiln. Called them and had it in a few days. Not outrageously expensive. Good luck.