William & Susan Schran User on sun 8 jan 06
Those of you with sectional kilns that have experienced corroding of the
metal parts - it's having the kiln in a non-climate controlled area and/or
the gases/fumes the come form burning of organics, especially sulfur
compounds that are attacking the metal parts.
If you can install in a climate controlled area, do that.
But even more important, even if you have to place the kiln in a non-climate
controlled area - use a kiln vent, a down draft type with motor mounted away
from the kiln - it will remove most of the nasties that are eating your
kiln.
-- William "Bill" Schran
Fredericksburg, Virginia
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
Leland Hall on tue 10 jan 06
I agree with William on the "non climate controlled" placement of kilns
being a major contribitor to the corrision of kiln jackets and such. I
would comment further that the wiring and controls inside the control box
are also subject to degredation in these circumstances, and perhaps more
importantly, kiln plugs and outlets.
It's my opinion that the latter can be an especially significant fire
hazard.
I implore, please,anyone who has kilns in non-climate controlled area,
inspect all wireing, plugs, outlets, controls frequently and thoroughly.
(well, everyone should do that of course,) Open up the control box, have a
look at connections. You might be suprised. Corrosion of electrical
terminals creates resistance. Resistance builds heat. Danger.
Yes, I'm paranoid on this issue nowadays.
Best,
Leland Hall
Before The Wheel
La Pine, OR, USA
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Those of you with sectional kilns that have experienced corroding of the
metal parts - it's having the kiln in a non-climate controlled area and/or
the gases/fumes the come form burning of organics, especially sulfur
compounds that are attacking the metal parts.
If you can install in a climate controlled area, do that.
But even more important, even if you have to place the kiln in a non-climate
controlled area - use a kiln vent, a down draft type with motor mounted away
from the kiln - it will remove most of the nasties that are eating your
kiln.
-- William "Bill" Schran
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