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kiln fumes and my van

updated sat 15 dec 01

 

primalmommy@IVILLAGE.COM on fri 14 dec 01


I remember reading that kiln fumes can be corrosive to metals. So here's my question: It's getting to be ice and snow season here, and I need to start parking my van in the garage where my electric kilN is. Do I need to worry about fumes? It's a cinder block garage two big windows, one on either side, left open for firings, plus a person-sized door, and I suppose I could leave the big garage door open as well. I wonder. too, whether the van is "sealed" well enough that the fumes will stay out of the van. I'd hate to drive my kids around town huffing kiln fumes...

Any advice?

Thanks... Kelly in Ohio

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Maid O'Mud on fri 14 dec 01


Hi Kelly:

I keep my 1989 car in the garage year round (vinyl roof!) and my kiln is
also in the garage. They have been co-habitating peacefully for 10 years.
I leave the person size door open, and the garage door slightly open while
firing. No problems to report :-)
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> I remember reading that kiln fumes can be corrosive to metals. So here's
my question: It's getting to be ice and snow season here, and I need to
start parking my van in the garage where my electric kilN is. Do I need to
worry about fumes? It's a cinder block garage two big windows, one on either
side, left open for firings, plus a person-sized door, and I suppose I could
leave the big garage door open as well. I wonder. too, whether the van is
"sealed" well enough that the fumes will stay out of the van. I'd hate to
drive my kids around town huffing kiln fumes...