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by Marty Daily @ CDV
Thu Jul 17, 2003 5:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Floor elements in kiln??
Replies: 5
Views: 6117

floor elements

Hi, Generally speaking floor elements in a glass kiln would be a bad idea. you will have to place the kiln shelf above the elements and thus the kiln shelf will act as a sheld/barrier and the kiln will have to work harder to heat the glass on the shelf. You also have increased possiblity of contamin...
by Marty Daily @ CDV
Wed Jun 11, 2003 4:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Firing Un-Attended & Failure of Relays
Replies: 32
Views: 43874

Hi Again, Ok, here is the real skinny. The pure facts of the matter is that: If a kiln is installed properly you do not have to be present. Why? Well here are the reasons. 1. A kiln cannot catch fire, it is brick or fiberboard. The outside of kilns with stainless steel and painted control boxes cann...
by Marty Daily @ CDV
Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Firing Un-Attended & Failure of Relays
Replies: 32
Views: 43874

Firing Un-Attended & Failure of Relays

Hi All, I guess that there are 2 different topics to be discussed. First Problem = Controller Failure: The concern appears to be the failure of a controller during firing of a kiln unattended (gone to work - running errands) or maybe be sleeping while it fires during the night. It is a BAD idea to l...
by Marty Daily @ CDV
Tue May 27, 2003 12:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Need QUALITY 7" diamond saw blade
Replies: 6
Views: 7427

quality diamond blade

Hi, I have purchased blades from cyrstlite. You need to call them and talk to tech support. Tell them the type of glass you want to cut and they will configure the proper diamond size and how it is bonded to the blade. They will also need the arbor size (hole in the blade) and the outside diameter. ...