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Kiln Firing Rates
The
electrical power available to you, is the key factor as to the maximum
working temperature of the kiln and to the time
it will take to reach a given temperature.
Please use the graphs above to choose the proper kiln for you needs, based
on the electrical services available to you.
This will also allow you to determine if the kiln you have chosen will
conform to the firing schedule that you want to use.
Firing Rate: Expresses a schedule or amount of time it takes a
kiln to reach a specific temperature.
This schedule is expressed in ˚F\minute.
There is only a limited amount of power available at any work area electric
outlet.
Most wall outlets are wired 110/120 volt @ 15 AMPS, 1.8 KW.
220 volt @ 20 AMPS, 4.4 KW is may be available for electric dryers, cooking
ranges, air conditioners, etc. or in commercial buildings,
that are wired for 220 volt.
Equipment operating at maximum KW may cause frequent tripping of circuit
breakers,
Either at the breaker panel or within the kiln (fused).
Please keep in mind that the information is only a guide line and that all
kilns will fire slightly different.
This information was obtained from firing a kiln at full power and without a
load in the kiln.
As always, please set your firing schedule and make a few runs prior to
loading the kiln with non-replaceable pieces. |
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