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  • ArtTeacher Apr 12, 2012 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    I can not locate any information on a "NOVA" kiln model KL24120 Serial#: 120 240v ac. It has a kiln sitter on it (model LT-3K) but still, I would like to have some info on the manufacturer so I know where I can get parts. Any thoughts?
  • woznii Jun 14, 2011 @ 3:37 am | delete
    Good basic information about electric kilns and firing.
  • Alan May 1, 2011 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    HI, the elements in my electric kiln have begun to sag quite badly, does this mean I should replace them? or is there a way of securing them into the kiln so that they no longer sag?
    thanks
  • KilnGoddess May 2, 2011 @ 2:18 am | delete
    You can use kiln/element pins to secure the coils back into the element channels. If they are sagging badly you might need to warm the element to make them soft and pliable. I have added this link http://www.ceramicindustry.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000767268 where details the procedure.
  • KilnGoddess Feb 27, 2011 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    For a glaze firing I don't leave the lid up or plugs out at the beginning of the cycle unless I glazed the work less than 24 hours before I fire. The moisture that the glaze puts back into the ware needs to be allowed to evaporate before the firing cycle starts so the lid up will allow the kiln to preheat and slowly evaporate the moisture from the ware before the ware gets too hot. The computer controlled kilns programmed schedule doesn't really account for a raised lid tho(my kiln is manual), perhaps you could program a longer preheat cycle than normal and leave the lid up if you have more recently glazed ware(btw I would not suggest firing ware that was just glazed within the last 12 hours).
  • Ginny (new potter) Feb 27, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Nice clear explanation of your bisque firing schedule. Is it as important to leave the lid propped (and spy holes un plugged??) in a cone 6 glaze firing? I have a small kiln with computer controls.
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 5, 2011 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Excellent information and advice! I used to love making ceramics, but I haven't for many years now simply because there is not a place close by with supplies and kilns. This makes me really want to seek out a ceramic store and just make the drive :)
  • Linda Sep 26, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for your information. One thing; after the cone temp is reached, do you then just turn off the kiln or do you slowly reduce the temp?

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