Olympic Torchbearer Gas Kilns
 
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Models on this page:
18" Diameter
:  3.95 cu ft, 120,000 BTU, Cone 10, 
23" Diameter:  7.0 and 8.15 cu ft, 240,000 BTU, Cone 10
28" Diameter:  10.0 and 11.67 cu ft, 280,000 BTU, Cone 10
Options: Kilnsitter, pyrometer, posts, gas selection
Options Explained:  Ignition ring and Thermocouple shut-off  

Olympic TorchBearer Gas Kilns

Olympic has incorporated the high quality standards of its electric kilns into the Torchbearer Gas Kilns.  Portable gas kilns offer many advantages such as low initial cost, convenient movement for demonstration firings, and for use in situations where space does not permit the installation of large permanent kilns.

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The Olympic torchbearers will fire to cone 10 using natural gas, propane, or butane, and may be easily adjusted for oxidation, reduction, or Raku firing.  The multiple burner configuration gives the Torchbearers very even heating characteristics, fast controllable firing times, and economical operation.   

For setup, contact your local gas company to purchase 3/4" pipeline, low pressure regulator and gas tank (if running on propane.)  Propane runs on 11" water column (water column is rate of gas pressure.)  Natural gas runs on 7" water column.  Gas consumption per firing: 18" model, 5 gallons per firing.  23" model, 7-10 gallons per firing.  28" model, 10 gallons per firing.

Olympic approximates that to achieve a cone 10 firing, you will use one gallon of LPG, per every cubic foot of kiln volume, (i.e. The 7 cu ft 2327G, will consume approximately 7 cu ft of LPG for cone 10.)

Note about these kilns: 
These gas kilns look like electric kilns, complete with sections, but they are not as easy to fire.  Typically it takes much more testing and experimentation to get good results from a gas kiln.  Gas kilns are simply a more complex of a firing system.  For example, you may have to raise the bottom shelf, or put an extra shelf at the top of the kiln to get it to fire evenly.  Will also have to learn how to adjust the burners for an oxidation or reduction environment.  If you are willing to take on these types of issues, then these kilns can be a great alternative to a larger downdraft models, especially if you are on a tight budget.   But please be warned, gas kilns are not for beginners or for someone who just wants to press a button and have the kiln fire itself. 

 

18" Diameter Torchbearer

Model Size Heat   

1827G
Opening Depth Cu Ft Wt BTU/HR Burners

Cone

17.5" 27" 3.95 205 120,000 2 10
Standard burner
$1240

$1200 + 
free shipping

With Ignition Ring and Thermo- couple Shutoff
$1500

$1421 + 
free shipping

Furniture Kit for 18" gas kilns: 
1 full shelf, 4 half shelves, 6 each posts 3, 5, 6, 8", 1# kiln wash (45 lbs)

$183 + free ship with kiln

Blank Ring  (ships free with kiln)  Adds 4.5 inches.  40#

$145 + free ship with kiln

extra half shelf (12"x6"), 1/2" thick  3 lb

$17 + free ship with kiln

extra full shelf (13"x13"), 1/2" thick  5 lb

$28 + free ship with kiln

Low pressure regulator for 18" kilns (regulator only, no hose)  List Price $96

$82 + free ship with kiln

Extra kiln posts (ordered with an Olympic kiln)  
Use this link to order kiln posts by themselves
More items such as pyrometers can be ordered here

23" Diameter Torchbearer

Model Size Heat   
 
2327G
Opening Depth Cu Ft Wt BTU/HR Burners

Cone

23.3" 27" 7 270 240,000 3 10
Standard burner
$1670

$1550 + 
free shipping

With Ignition Ring and Thermo- couple Shutoff
$1930

$1740 + 
free shipping

Model Size Heat   
 
2331G
Opening Depth Cu Ft Wt BTU/HR Burners

Cone

23.3" 31.5" 8.15 318 240,000 3 10
Standard burner
$1805

$1644 + 
free shipping

With Ignition Ring and Thermo- couple Shutoff
$2065

$1844 + 
free shipping

Furniture Kit for 23" gas kilns: 
6 half shelves, 6 each posts 3, 6, 9, 12", 1# kiln wash (95 lbs)

$392 + free ship with kiln

Blank Ring  (ships free with kiln)  Adds 4.5 inches.  60#

$180 + free ship with kiln

extra half shelf (19"x9"), 1" thick

$48 + free ship with kiln

Low pressure regulator for 23"/28" kilns (regulator only, no hose)  List Price $145

$125 + free ship with kiln

Extra kiln posts (ordered with an Olympic kiln)  
Use this link to order kiln posts by themselves
More items such as pyrometers can be ordered here

28" Diameter Torchbearer

Model Size Heat   
 
2827G
Opening Depth Cu Ft Wt BTU/HR Burners

Cone

28" 27" 10 396 280,000 4 10
Standard burner
$2270

$2027 + 
free shipping

With Ignition Ring and Thermo- couple Shutoff
$2580

$2265 + 
free shipping

Model Size Heat   
 
2831G
Opening Depth Cu Ft Wt BTU/HR Burners

Cone

28" 31.5" 11.67 420 280,000 4 10
Standard burner
$2440

$2159 + 
free shipping

With Ignition Ring and Thermo- couple Shutoff
$2750

$2396 + 
free shipping

Furniture Kit for 28" gas kilns: 
6 half shelves, 6 each posts 3, 6, 9, 12", 1# kiln wash (125 lbs)

$434 + free ship with kiln

Blank Ring  (ships free with kiln)  Adds 4.5 inches.  150#

$230 + free ship with kiln

half shelf (24"x12"), 1" thick

$55 + free ship with kiln

Low pressure regulator for 23"/28" kilns (regulator only, no hose)  List Price $145   

$125 + free ship with kiln

Extra kiln posts (ordered with an Olympic kiln)  
Use this link to order kiln posts by themselves
More items such as pyrometers can be ordered here

Torchbearer Options

(for any of the torchbearer kilns):

Please specify Propane or Natural Gas.  This determines the burner type.  (The kiln burners can be inexpensively changed later on if you gas source should change.)  
Natural Gas
Propane

Gas Kiln Sitter System - The kiln sitter provides an automatic shut-off when the kiln reaches a specified cone temperature. The limit timer will shut the kiln off at a preset time. An electric valve runs the gas kiln sitter.  Requires a 120 volt outlet.

$275
w/o timer

$233

temporarily unavailable
$335 w/timer

$292

temporarily unavailable

Comes with 3 key controller. (12 key pictured.)

120 Volt Electronic Controller - Olympic's electronic wall unit features programming by cone number or allows you to create your own programs. Each program has eight segments with ramp/hold profiles and controlled cooling rate. The controller features convenient program review before or during a firing. Because the electronic controller runs in an on/off mode and is not proportional, the gas kiln operator will need to manually adjust the gas flow several times as the kiln reaches 1500F, when the controller can fully automate the firing. Includes valves necessary for controlling gas flow. (Requires purchase of ignition ring).

$810

$700

Pyrometer - An analog pyrometer is an available option for measuring temperature of the kiln while firing. Pyrometers should be wall mounted away from the kiln to prevent damage to the instrument. Olympic's pyrometer is rated 0-2500F. 6" thermocouple

$120

$110

Pyrometer - Digital (for more accurate readings)  6" thermocouple

$150

$135

Kiln Posts: 
All are 1.5" x 1.5" square 
1/2 "

$1.10

1"

$1.55

2"

$1.65

3"

$2.10

4" 

$2.60

5"

$3.20

6"

$3.35

7"

$3.60

8"

$3.95

9"

$4.20

10"

$4.65

12"

$5.45

Options Explained

IGNITION RING & THERMOCOUPLE SAFETY SHUT-OFF:

The ignition ring is used to:  

  1. Light the multiple burner system from one point

  2. Maintain the flame on each burner 

  3. Re-ignite any burner that may extinguish  

The thermocouple safety shut-off is used to:  

  1. Stop the gas flow if the flame is lost entirely, for safety reasons.  

For more information about this kiln, please email and we can send you the manual in Adobe PDF format.  

Torchbearer firing tips from Clayart here

 

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