Tip66

Tip 66: A wealth of information on Kilns and Firing

L&L Kilns http://www.hotkilns.com/

Among the helpful things you will find here are:

	A Pre-Order and Installation Checklist for new kilns http://www.hotkilns.com/install.html
	Specifications on all their kilns: http://www.hotkilns.com/pdf-library.html
	Kiln Firing Log http://www.hotkilns.com/firing-log.pdf
	Orton Cone Chart http://www.hotkilns.com/cone-chart.pdf
	Dawson Cone Chart http://www.hotkilns.com/dawson-cones.pdf
	Troublshooting Kiln Problems with Cones http://www.hotkilns.com/troubleshoot-cones.pdf
	Your first firing of a new kiln http://www.hotkilns.com/first-firing.pdf
	Overview of loading the kiln and the firing process (what happens at the various temperature stages) http://www.hotkilns.com/ceramic-process.pdf
	Firing a Manual Kiln (one without an electronic controller) http://www.hotkilns.com/fire-manual.pdf
	Safety Info regarding installation and firing http://www.hotkilns.com/cautions.pdf
	Kiln Maintenance Instructions and Guidelines http://www.hotkilns.com/maintain.pdf
	Installing elements, why they fail, and how to make them last longer http://hotkilns.com/element.pdf
	Detailed electrical theory http://hotkilns.com/volts.pdf
	All L&L Kiln Manuals and Parts Lists are also listed there.

	Many manuals are online, although the search doesn't always work too well.... http://paragonweb.com/catalog.cfm?type=manuals
	Replacing a switch on a Paragon Kiln http://paragonweb.com/paragon_admin/troubleshoot/file/ACF1782.pdf
	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Kiln Operation http://paragonweb.com/catalog.cfm?type=faqs1&catid=3
	FAQ about Electronic Controllers http://paragonweb.com/catalog.cfm?type=faqs1&catid=5
	FAQ about Kiln Sitters http://paragonweb.com/catalog.cfm?type=faqs1&catid=7

	Product information http://www.kilns-kilns.com/OlympicProducts.htm
	Gas Kiln Instructing Manual, pyrometer installation instructions http://www.kilns-kilns.com/KilnAssistance.htm
	Replacement Parts http://www.kilns-kilns.com/ReplacementParts.htm

	Service Training Manual http://www.skutt.com/support/stm_toc.html
	Kiln Maintenance http://www.skutt.com/pdf/Maintainence.pdf
	Firing Tips http://www.skutt.com/pdf/firingtips.pdf
	Troubleshooting http://www.skutt.com/pdf/trblshtg_km.pdf
	Frequently Asked Questions http://www.skutt.com/support/faqs.html
	Kiln specifications http://www.skutt.com/support/specif_toc.html
	General Repairs (including replacing elements and thermocouples) http://www.skutt.com/support/repairs_toc.html
	Firing Glass in a ceramic Kiln http://www.skutt.com/pdf/brochures/GlassArticle.pdf
	Parts List http://www.skutt.com/shop/partsprices.html
	KilnMaster Operating Manual (for electronic controllers) http://www.skutt.com/support/op-man.html
	Designing a Kiln Room http://www.skutt.com/pdf/brochures/kiln_rm.pdf

Also:

WP Dawson Kiln Sitters http://kiln-sitter.com/ (Diagrams and instructions)

Orton Ceramics has tons of helpful firing tips plus information on their electronic controllers http://ortonceramic.com/resources.asp

Bartlett Instruments has controller manuals online http://www.bartinst.com