Ditmar on mon 26 jan 04
> Not Marc or Arnold....but
>
> I ran across a similar sounding problem at the art center I work with.
> Someone donated a kiln that lived outside for a while. Right after it was
> installed, everyone would get a mild shock and things were just plain
> screwy. I suggested they fire it low and long to drive moisture out of the
> insulating brick.
> After all, the elements are sitting in grooves, in the moist brick
> Once the moisture was driven off, no more conductivity and no more shocks.
> Worked fine since.
>
> Ditmar
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Craig Fulladosa"
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 3:10 PM
> Subject: Kiln shorting out?
>
>
> > Marc or Arnold or anyone else can help here.
> >
> > I unfortunately have to keep my electrics outside until I can afford an
> > indoor studio. Kiln used to heat up fairly well. Been a yuear or so
since
> > last firing and doesn't get hot. Lights on control switches come on. Put
> > matches on elements to check and only bottom most elements lit matches.
I
> > can feel slight shock if I accidently touch elements when loading and
kiln
> > is plugged in (not too bright either, am I). I know I could probably use
> new
> > elements but I am very poor right now. Would like to try and get
elements
> > working with paper clip and chewing gum remedy for now. My hard luck
story
> > is too long to share and you all might not want to heaqr it anyway. I
> > appreciate any help whatsover. Kiln is a Cress Cone 6 square top loader
> not
> > sure what model about 18 inches cubed inside dimensions. Tanks. Email me
> > directly if you want.
> > Craig
> > the Clayman
> > not the kilnman
> >
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