Rob Hackert on wed 1 sep 04
Hi, I am a long time lurker, first time poster.
I live in a suburban setting outside of Philadelphia. I was able to
purchase an Olympic updraught kiln with the Raku/Cone 10 ability. I have it
outside under an enclosure. I have never had very good results with the
cone 10 firing aspect. It took some time for the propane suplier to get the
proper regulator to hose requirement correct.
My question is since this particular updraught looses heat rapidly, has
anyone ever tried to insulate the kiln by using ceramic fiber to seal the
flue openings, as well as the burner ports on the bottom? I also have
considered cutting a gasket to seal where the upper portion come to rest on
the bottom section.
My goal is to retard the rapid cool down (if it possible) to allow some
crystal growth. I am a shino addict looking for help.
Any response would be appreciated.
Rob Hackert in New Jersey where the humidity has gone by-by.
ndiaman@hotmail.com
Potter Council Member
Rob Haugen on wed 1 sep 04
Rob,
If you want to slow the cooling rate on the Raku kiln just turn the burners
down at the end of the firing not off. This will really slow your cool
down.
Rob Haugen
Olympic Kilns
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Hackert"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 11:44 AM
Subject: Olympic updraught Raku/cone 10 kiln
> Hi, I am a long time lurker, first time poster.
> I live in a suburban setting outside of Philadelphia. I was able to
> purchase an Olympic updraught kiln with the Raku/Cone 10 ability. I have
it
> outside under an enclosure. I have never had very good results with the
> cone 10 firing aspect. It took some time for the propane suplier to get
the
> proper regulator to hose requirement correct.
>
> My question is since this particular updraught looses heat rapidly, has
> anyone ever tried to insulate the kiln by using ceramic fiber to seal the
> flue openings, as well as the burner ports on the bottom? I also have
> considered cutting a gasket to seal where the upper portion come to rest
on
> the bottom section.
> My goal is to retard the rapid cool down (if it possible) to allow some
> crystal growth. I am a shino addict looking for help.
>
> Any response would be appreciated.
>
> Rob Hackert in New Jersey where the humidity has gone by-by.
> ndiaman@hotmail.com
> Potter Council Member
>
>
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Rod Wuetherick on wed 1 sep 04
What kind of shino? You needn't worry about cooling times for most shinos I
know off. Shinos like wild and crazy atmospheres.
I had one of those kilns years ago and I never did anything special and
fired all kinds of glazes in it to my satisfaction.
Rod
My question is since this particular updraught looses heat rapidly, has
anyone ever tried to insulate the kiln by using ceramic fiber to seal the
flue openings, as well as the burner ports on the bottom? I also have
considered cutting a gasket to seal where the upper portion come to rest on
the bottom section.
My goal is to retard the rapid cool down (if it possible) to allow some
crystal growth. I am a shino addict looking for help.
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