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Paul Cummins is a ceramic artist in the UK working on a massive project to make one poppie for every UK soldier killed in World War I. The poppies are being displayed at the Tower of London and then sold to the public. Our Jumbo Bell-Lift kiln, sold and installed by Potclays, our UK distributor, is helping him with this Herculean task. L&L Kilns is proud to be part of this memorial.

These candid comments were filmed at NCECA 2013 in Houston Texas in March 2013.

"I have been selling L&L kilns for just 8 years but using them for over 25. My first experience using an L&L Kiln was in high school where we used the classic Jupiter Series for electric and raku firing. For many years the Jupiter (JD) and Davinci were my go to kilns for my own work while I was a resident at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. These kilns are everywhere, especially in the North East, and with L&L's head office in Swedesboro NJ, parts and service are easy to come by."

The number-one reason to buy an L&L kiln is the durable element holders. These are the ceramic pieces that hold the elements in the kiln. I have found these to make changing elements an easy and painless experience. No other company uses holders quite like these. I find the automatic zone controlled digital controller is easy to use--you can choose from using the simple and reliable pre-programmed firings or create your own program

Chris Cooley's entire testimonial. Filmed at NCECA 2013 in Houston Texas in March 2013. Chris is a former Running Back for the Redskins - and potter!

This video demonstrates how to remove a ring from a bell-lift kiln for repair or replacement. Here are some additional notes: 

-Be sure to protect the paint from the steel cables with some sheets of cardboard over the top. 

-Before you remove the element boxes and cords, be sure to photograph how the wires hook back up 

-Before you lift, loosen those rubber rollers so they're not adding friction as you lift. 

-Before you lift, those sharpie lines you see them drawing in the video on the fiber lid and the metal base are critical for lining everything back up. 

-The steel cables are sized so that the sections have gaps between them as you lift and prevent rubbing on each other. 

-Since the safety pins aren't usable in this scenario with everything lifted, PLEASE be careful not to lean into the kiln as you remove the bad section 

-As you remove the bad section and put the new one in, watch the element terminal

How to install a Vent Control system on an existing L&L kiln with a vent.

This is a photo montage made by Anna Sea of her installing an e23M-3 kiln. It gives you a good visual idea of the steps involved.

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Quick tip for replacing the hinge on an L&L e18 kiln.

In this video we will walk you through the unpacking and assembly process for an L&L Easy-Fire Kiln!

The assembly process will be similar for most of our polygonal kilns, such as our school master and equad-pro kilns, but if you have any questions about your specific model you can reach out to service@hotkilns.com

PDF Assembly Instructions

Shipping, receiving, and inspecting kilns page

Assembling a Vent-Sure Downdraft Vent

First Firing on an L&L Kiln Genesis Control

This video demonstrates the proper unpacking procedure for the L&L Easy-Load Kiln, ensuring a safe and efficient setup from the moment your kiln arrives.

Your kiln arrives in a heavy-duty wooden crate. Begin by removing the plywood top and side panels, then fully dismantle the wooden frame. Once exposed, remove the plastic wrap surrounding the kiln.

Unbolt the kiln from the shipping pallet. With the bolts removed, position a forklift under the kiln—making sure the forks are centered, straight, and placed on either side of the bypass collection box.
Lift the kiln slowly and slide the pallet out from underneath. Lower the kiln gently into its installation area.

• A forklift is required for lifting the kiln from the pallet.
• After it is on the ground, you may move it using a pallet jack under the metal frame.