Re: [Clayart] Getting a used kiln
Jeremy Keala Ceramics via Clayart
I'm currently looking for a larger second-hand kiln to replace my small gas
kiln. I'm looking for a 150-300 liter kiln (I believe that's 5-10 cubic
feet) that can fire efficiently to cone 10 and I'm particularly interested
in slow-cooling my glazes. As a result, I was thinking it would be more
interesting for me to find an old kiln with heavy bricks that already cools
very slowly. Does this seem like sound reasoning?
I'm asking because where I live (France) there seem to be a lot more
"newer" used kilns available that are made with light bricks or fiberwool
and I'm wondering if it's worth waiting to find a kiln with more mass if my
primary interest is playing with slow cooling processes schedules.
And in general, I'm open to any advice about what to look at, think about,
check on when getting a used kiln :) ?
I might also do a kiln conversion of an electric kiln because I can
potentially get one for free. I've been reading about the TDI downdraft
kiln conversion. Any thoughts on this option are also welcome!
Thanks,
Jeremy
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> > ?here i sit. all day. every day. waiting for vital
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> > Love to all. mel
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> > website: http://www.melpots.com/
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David Finkelnburg via Clayart
You may be happier with a fiber or insulating fire brick (IFB) kiln just
because hard brick is so fuel inefficient. Whether the fuel is carbon-
based or electricity doesn't matter.
With fiber/IFB you can fire fast where it makes sense yet use energy to
hold or slow rate of firing or cooling as you wish. This control permits
different firing and cooliing curves for different ware and glazes,
allowing for more versatility in your process.
All the best,
Dave
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