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Post by mohawkpiper on Sept 9, 2015 12:57:13 GMT -6
It has been pretty hot here lately and with the kiln going it has been about 104F to 106F in the kiln yard, and that is with the one side fully open and the window in the back open. It makes it really hard to work back there. I totally feel ya Tracey.
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Post by jfox on Sept 10, 2015 11:54:19 GMT -6
Im stll in LA specifically inland in the San Fernando Valley and its just like a kiln room when you walk outside. weve had 104 to 106 with thunderheads and lightening(but no rain)
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Post by tileman2 on Sept 10, 2015 18:17:00 GMT -6
Have always been a Paragon man myself: the one and only problem I had Paragon fixed with no questions asked. Have sent Adelaide technical questions a few times over the years; same day response. Everyone has their reasons for kiln/s of choice. That little test kiln in the 2nd picture has over 1000 firings on it; used to calcine materials as well. Yes. I detach the panels to keep heat away from the microprocessors. Not advisable if you have kids around. Tom
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Post by paul on Nov 10, 2015 13:27:38 GMT -6
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Post by jhp on Apr 6, 2016 16:29:53 GMT -6
"I do not like having 3 thermocouples and 3 relay switches on on the L&L. That's three thermocouples that can fail and 3 relays that can fail."
I think no matter what automatic kiln you get, you're going to have relays. Contact relays(good), mercury relays(better) or SSR(best). I have only used regular relays in my kilns, but have SSR's to convert them over one day when I get ambitious. Relays are not that big a deal to change out and I always keep a few on hand. I have used the Potter & Brumfield equally well in Skutt or L&L. And considering you can pick them up from Onlinecomponents.com for $8.88/each, it's not a big investment to keep your kilns firing. jhp
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