Kiln

Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln

RapidFire Pro LP

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

• Econo Kiln Info
• Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual
• RapidFire Pro LP Manual

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

Setup Checklist

• Safe Location - is the kiln at least 30 feet from any combustible items? Is it in a safe location where it will be undistrubed?
• Inspect the kiln controls - do the switches turn on and off normally?
• Inspect the heater coils and bricks - is everything intact?
• When turning on - check the heat of the plug and cable. Is it too hot to touch?

Helpful Videos

• EconoKiln
  • Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter
  • Tips for new kiln owners
  • Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)
• RapidFire Pro LP
  • How to Program the TableTop Furnace RapidFire Pro

Maintenance

• Repairing a Cracked Top or Bottom of an L&L Electric Kiln
• Skutt Kiln Maintainence - Replacing the Kiln's Element

Parts:

• Peep hole plugs
• L&L Kiln Parts

Supplies

• Portland Pottery Supply
• Cones
• Low-fire clay
• Mid-fire clay
• Low or no-fire clay
• Glazes - Teacher's Pallete, easily inter-mixable colors