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by sinnae
Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?
Replies: 11
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Re: How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?

Hey Warren, I'm looking into a kiln that can hit Cone 10 for ceramics to occasionally fire porcelain (without any glazes). The porcelain would be less than 10% of the firings, mostly just glass fusing, but it would be a nice option to have. However, if there is a significant cost or efficiency benef...
by sinnae
Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?
Replies: 11
Views: 10803

Re: How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?

Thanks for your reply Bert. I will make sure of whether the power is 208 or 220.

If you or anyone still has insight on whether the Janus 1613 (20 amps) will be able to efficiently reach maximum temp (2350°F) on a 30 amp breaker, I would greatly appreciate it.
by sinnae
Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?
Replies: 11
Views: 10803

How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?

Hi WarmGlass, this is my first post! I just moved into a new studio space that has three-phase in the building though not in every room, 220v outlets and 30 amp breakers on that particular circuit. I'm looking at a Janus 1613 kiln from Paragon which requires 20 amps and 240v. (http://www.paragonweb....