Since you are firing to such low temperatures, it would probably be okay to fire your kiln on only 214 volts. Try to fire the kiln as is. If the kiln cannot rea...

Many countries, including Mexico, have 220 volts instead of 240. The United States and Canada, though, have 240 volts but not 220. You may get a 220 volt readin...

Yes, you can run your single-phase, 240-volt kiln on a 3-phase, 240-volt system. You do not need to rewire your kiln. There is a possibility that a phase can be...

The 10-30 outlet is not approved by UL or the NEC for continuous loads such as kilns. The 10-30 power cord is designed for dryers. To use a 10-30 circuit, the w...

Most 120-volt kilns can be converted to 240 volts. However, most 240 volt kilns cannot be converted to 120 volts. Some 240-volt kilns can be converted, but most...

The 4-wire system is required in the earlier Paragon A-series kilns because they use 4-way rotary switches. Around 1987, we converted to infinite control switch...

Three-phase electricity is more efficient to wire than single-phase. It takes smaller breakers and thinner circuit wires. Some electric companies charge less f...

The voltage of your power supply affects the kiln's firing speed. When you buy a kiln that fires too slowly, check the kiln’s voltage. It is listed on the elec...

When moving a top-loading kiln out of the way when not in use, avoid pushing the kiln on the stand. This can damage the stand. Instead, lift the kiln. If you mo...

Small 120-volt kilns (or 100, 110, 115, or 127 depending on what country you live in) can trip a circuit breaker if the circuit is also running other appliances...

A minimum of 12 inches. In addition, please do not fire the kiln in a small enclosed space such as a closet.

Your kiln should have a separate circuit of its own. If it fires on the same circuit as the air conditioner, the breaker will trip. Since you have only one circ...

If you install the recommended 10 gauge copper wire that is required for your 27 amp kiln, you will not be able to power your larger kiln on that circuit later...

We would hesitate to move a kiln on its side. This could break the elements and damage the lid. The kiln should be moved in an upright position. Please lay a sh...

Storing the kiln in a hot shed at that temperature will not harm the electronics. The controller is designed to operate at around 158 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Look for a small gray steel door mounted to a wall. The breaker box is usually in the garage or basement of a home. Sometimes they are even in a bedroom closet....

You can rewire your 120-volt kiln to fire on 240 volts, 50 Hz without having to use a voltage converter. The two heating elements in your 120-volt kiln are wire...

We recommend a downdraft vent such as the Orton Vent Master for a medium-size kiln such as yours located in a laundry room. The vent removes fumes produced by f...

Though we recommend a shutoff box near the larger kilns, it is not essential. It is there for your convenience. (Your local codes may require it, though.) We r...

It is faster and easier to find several helpers and to lift the kiln onto the stand. That takes just a moment. Disassembling the kiln is much more time-consumin...

As long as the kiln is protected from the weather and has a roof overhead, it is okay to keep it on a porch even in a humid area. But it will last longer if it...

Most lighting circuits have 14-gauge wire, often extended over long distances from the breaker or fuse box. The ceiling outlet will probably have reduced voltag...

UL requires that the kiln be placed on the stand. They perform their safety tests with the kiln on the stand. It is designed to allow air circulation under the...

During the mid-70s there was a copper shortage, so aluminum wiring was used in thousands of homes. In some cases, the aluminum wasn't installed properly. It was...

Answered by Frederick Page, engineer: The feeder would be fine as long as it was put in by an electrician who was trained and had the right tools and terminals....

The grounding wire on a kiln is fastened to the kiln switch box with a small green bolt. The connection must be tight because the grounding wire prevents an ele...

If an electrician disagrees with the kiln manufacturer's recommendation, that is perfectly okay as long as he wants to install a heavier wire gauge than the rec...

No, because it may trip during an important firing.

To keep the kiln out of the traffic flow, you could also purchase a kiln stand that has casters. Then move the kiln out of the way when it is not in use. Avoid...

Sentry controller PLOG errors and jumping temperature readouts are often caused by electrical noise. Some of the sources: A nearby heavy motor with a capacit...

Install a fused breaker near the kiln. It will shut off power to the kiln. It is a small electrical box with a lever on the side that you pull down to shut off...

Neutral is designed to carry current. The ground is not. The neutral is sometimes called “line neutral.” The ground is also called the “grounding” wire.

If a 208-volt kiln is plugged into a 240-volt outlet, the elements will receive too much power. This usually shortens the life of the elements. If a 240-volt ki...

A firing room that contains several kilns should be large enough to avoid a buildup of heat. Small storage rooms would not be suitable. The kilns should be spac...

Most large studio kilns rated to 208 volts are shipped without a cord set and must be direct-wired by an electrician. (This means the kiln must be connected dir...

A spare firebrick bottom between the kiln and kiln stand and a spare lid on top of your kiln will add to the insulation. This will probably save electricity. Th...

No. The kiln requires 12” of clearance on all sides during operation. This is to prevent heat from building up around the kiln. If your space is limited, you c...