Christopher J. Anton on wed 28 jul 99
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> 2. Last month I set the controller and went to bed. That was the last time
> until I get an alarm to ring, buzz or clang if the power goes off. There
was
> a slight power interruption and the controller shut down with "error" on
the
> screen. The kiln wasn't finished and really set my schedule back during a
> busy time. Does anyone have any idea how we could go about making an alarm
> that I could plug into the outlet in the bedroom?
>
If no one is able to provide you with a source, let me know. It should not
be too difficult to design a simple alarm unit for you. In fact, you may
have just spurred a Good Idea.
- Chris
Sam Shuford on fri 30 jul 99
First, you have an electronic controller. Check with the maker of your kiln
and find out of the controller can be powered by a separate 115VAC source.
IF It can be and you do so, a small investment in a "computer"
un-interruptible power supply (APC) will solve this.
These units charge a battery and can continue to supply 115VAC for several
minutes after power is lost. This will prevent the controller from loosing
its place. Sure, the firing will be behind (the time the power was lost)
but the controller keeps on doing its thing. Please note, the APC can
supply the controller only, not the power to the elements!
Its not a bad idea to power the controller from an "APC" anyway, it will
protect it from spikes and surges that would not affect the elements, but
could fry the controller.
This is not my idea (although I would love to claim it) but was discussed in
the product information that came with my L&L kiln.
Sammy Shuford
Samshuford@cchat.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU] On Behalf Of
Christopher J. Anton
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 2:45 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Re: Kiln Alarms
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> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> 2. Last month I set the controller and went to bed. That was the last time
> until I get an alarm to ring, buzz or clang if the power goes off. There
was
> a slight power interruption and the controller shut down with "error" on
the
> screen. The kiln wasn't finished and really set my schedule back during a
> busy time. Does anyone have any idea how we could go about making an alarm
> that I could plug into the outlet in the bedroom?
>
If no one is able to provide you with a source, let me know. It should not
be too difficult to design a simple alarm unit for you. In fact, you may
have just spurred a Good Idea.
- Chris
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