KNOWLEDGEBASE & FAQS

KNOWLEDGEBASE & FAQS

Control

For ideal firing results, thermocouples in each zone should be close regarding how far they

Sometimes when you press the Bisque or Glaze button on the One-Touch control you are not able to

CONE OFFSET - GENESIS

 

  • Turn kiln ON with toggle switch
  • If the controller is in the limit state (i.e. LMT flashing in the display), you must use the
  • Once the kiln is properly calibrated after the test firing, it will fire very reliably for many

    Parts

  • L&L sells parts for just about every kiln made by L&L Kiln Mfg., Inc., L&L
  • There are different lengths, but other than that they are all the same size. 
  • Question: Is it possible to buy some L&L hard ceramic element holders from you guys as I

    Vent

    What is the recommended temperature to turn off the Vent-Sure kiln vent when firing glazes,

    Calculate how many CFM of air ventilation you need
  • Find the BTUs per hour (BTU/Hour) your
  • Question: We received this semester a DaVinci 2327-D and I'm hoping you can help us with some

    It is fine to go through a roof with the L&L Vent-Sure kiln fumes vent system.

  • There is no problem whatsoever venting the kiln out of the roof as long as you take
  • The motor extends 7" off the wall. Motor dimensions are 8" x 7". Wall plate dimensions are 10" x

  • Kilns have been operated for years without newer ventilation systems.
  • Kilns
  • Three issues with venting a kiln
  • Safety with fumes: you need to get any carbon monoxide
  • The molecules of air (which expand during the heating of the kiln) do not carry many BTUs.
  • You should vent a test kiln if your regular kiln is vented.
  • You want to recreate
  • Before you purchase oil, check to be sure that you do not have a motor with sealed bearings.<
  • Accessories

  • You can buy shelves and posts separately in any combination.
  • Depending on the
  • Although it is possible to do this you would have to buy a new control panel for the kiln.<
  • The Pull-Apart Option is a no-charge option. Basically, the hinge system is substituted for
  • Yes - the Quad element system features really large diameter elements and lots of element
  • The JD18, JD23, and JD2918 control panels all come with three-zone capability.
  • We do not make an automatic control to plug a manual kiln into.
  • Assembly

    It is possible to convert a J230 manual kiln into a JD230 automatic kiln. 

    What Parts
  • All the elements will need to be replaced.  Why?  For example, the ohms on the
  • Used & Discontinued Kilns

    It is very difficult to do this and we offer no support for it. The control systems on many older

  • The Jupiter automatic kilns use the same basic kiln sections that made the J Series Econo
  • Operation

    This question gets asked a lot around the holidays. L&L's official line on cooling the kiln

  • The controller can only tell you how many times a firing has been started since the kiln was
  • Question: I have several e28-T-3 kilns. I'm considering buying the Advancer kiln shelves made for

    Installation

  • The e18S-3 has an amperage draw of 23.9 amps. It is possible to supply this with a 30 amp
  • Fireproofing Around a Kiln

    Short answer: No, you cannot place a kiln near non-fireproof

    Question: The school district is looking to purchase a kiln (K-E-23T3/22, 11000W, 208v, 3phase,

  • For all Easy-Load kilns (except the EL3048): With the door all the way open the kiln will go
  • We recommend that you install your kiln on a separate line coming out of your main electrical
  • The following kilns can be ordered with 480 volts:
  • DaVinci kilns
  • Bell-Lift
  • Maintenance

    Yes - there is no problem putting a smaller element in a larger holder. Just be careful on the

    Troubleshooting

  • You can try to restart the kiln after getting an error code.
  • Some messages, like
  • The temperature on the display is saying 121F. It's not 121 in the studio. An independent

    Even though you know the kiln is not that hot: this indicates a thermocouple failure.

    It is very common for kiln stands to rust. This happens from condensation in the air and possibly

    Caution

    Question: I use only half shelves. I'm loaded in preparation for a Long Bisque load, but before I

    Question:

  • I have a graduate student who is working with slip dip and burning-out
  • Miscellaneous

    Yes - we can prepay and add freight charges to your invoice.
  • L&L exports through both international distributors in some countries and directly where
  • Specifications & Literature

    No. We track kilns by serial number and there is no need to register your warranty,