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"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

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.

This video show you how to adjust a door to seal properly on an L&L eFL Series front-loading kiln 
 

This video provides a step-by-step walkthrough for assembling an L&L Kilns EFL Series Front-Loading Kiln, using the EFL 2635 model as an example. The kiln ships in several components, including the kiln body, leg assemblies, and the control panel. This guide highlights the key steps to get your kiln safely installed and ready for electrical hookup.

Begin by placing the kiln in its installation area. Remove the plastic wrap from the kiln body while someone supports the door. Take out the internal support box and foam—these are for shipping only and may be discarded.

Remove the factory-installed bolts at the hinge points. Lift the door into place and rest it on the lower brackets. Align the hinges with the bolt holes.

• Ensure the hinge bushings sit flush between the door and brackets.
• If gaps appear, use the included washers to eliminate spacing.
  Secure

In this video we will demonstrate how to assemble the optional tall stand for our Plug-N-Fire kiln.