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[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg|400px|thumb|Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln]]
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=About our machine=
=About our machines=
*Model: Z18
*Model: Econokiln J, Z18
*from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
**from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
*17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep
**17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep
**This is a ceramics kiln intended for doing batches of pottery.
*Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace
**from: Elizabeth Dalton
**Size (inside): 6″ x 5″ x 6″
**Power: 1500W
**Max temperature: 2200 F
**RapidFire kilns are designed to rapidly heat to 2200 F (1205 C) for jewelry, metal clays (PMC), glass fusing, glaze testing and ceramics.
*'''These tools require a safety checkout'''


=Guides and Manuals=
=Guides and Manuals=
*'''[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]'''
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]
*'''[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]'''
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXdXD-dtATw0iIz3c4uoJKgCtbgHcF25/view?usp=sharing RapidFire Pro LP Manual]


=General Tips and Safety=
=General Tips and Safety=
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*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)
*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)
*The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes
*The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes
*This can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable
*The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable




=Helpful Videos=
=Helpful Videos=
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter]
*EconoKiln
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners]
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)]
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners]
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)]
*RapidFire Pro LP
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxoEomqEIo How to Program the TableTop Furnace RapidFire Pro]




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=Supplies=
=Supplies=
[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/laguna-low-fire-clay/ Low-fire clay]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/laguna-low-fire-clay/ Low-fire clay]

Revision as of 18:23, 22 July 2021

Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln
Tabletopkiln.jpg

About our machines

  • Model: Econokiln J, Z18
    • from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
    • 17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep
    • This is a ceramics kiln intended for doing batches of pottery.
  • Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace
    • from: Elizabeth Dalton
    • Size (inside): 6″ x 5″ x 6″
    • Power: 1500W
    • Max temperature: 2200 F
    • RapidFire kilns are designed to rapidly heat to 2200 F (1205 C) for jewelry, metal clays (PMC), glass fusing, glaze testing and ceramics.
  • These tools require a safety checkout

Guides and Manuals

General Tips and Safety

  • Ask before attempting to operate!
  • Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)
  • The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes
  • The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable


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