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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.

Paragon Kilns  http://paragonweb.com/

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

Olympic Kilns  http://www.kilns-kilns.com/

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

Skutt Kilns   http://www.skutt.com/

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

ConeArt Kilns   http://www.shimpoceramics.com/kilns.php

ConeArt Kiln Instruction Manual  http://www.shimpoceramics.com/pdf/kilnmanual.pdf

Cress Kilns   http://www.cresskilns.com/

Kiln Manuals http://www.cresskilns.com/newpage11.htm

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

 

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