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This video will show you how to set hold alarms on an L&L kiln Genesis control.

This video will explore the Last Firing Status and the Last Error Status on an L&L kiln Genesis control.

This video will explain how to disable error codes on an L&L kiln Genesis control.

In this video, we will explain how to use the Relay Health diagnostic option on an L&L kiln Genesis control.

This video will explain how to use the Cost Setup feature on an L&L kiln Genesis control.

This video will explain how to set a start code/password on an L&L kiln Genesis control.

This video explains the purpose of controlled cooling and how to program one on your L&L kiln Genesis control

How to program offsets, segmented Cool Downs and Firings with Andrew Seymore from Clayscapes and Jessica Putnam-Philips

In this video we will explain how to switch your L&L kiln Genesis control from a Type K thermocouple to a Type S thermocouple.

These three videos show you how to use and program the One-Touch Intuitive Kiln Control. There are three segments - basic operation, basic programming of options and advanced ramp/hold programming.

Running a paper test can be a great way to troubleshoot your kiln if you do not have access to a multimeter. With just some scraps of paper and 5 minutes you can determine if you have any elements or relays that need replacing.

Despite it's usefulness, the paper test cannot compare to the information that you can get from a multimeter. It will only point you in the direction of a problem, not pinpoint it.

You can follow along with our instructional video as well:

First let's go through the test itself:

How to stretch and/or compress kiln elements.

How to change elements in a DaVinci kiln with Quad elements. Useful for any L&L Kiln with the Quad element option.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to properly stretch and install replacement quad elements for our eQuad kilns. 

In this video, we demonstrate how to change a single-phase kiln into a three-phase L&L Easy-Fire or School-Master kiln. 

Although this video is specific to these kiln series, the basic principle applies to most 280 and 240-volt kilns. Kilns with higher amperage will not have the cord, but all 208 and 240-volt kilns can do the same easy change at the terminal block. 

How to change the elements in an L&L Chameleon kiln.

This video shows you how to test element resistance of the circuits on an Easy-Fire kiln. Most Easy-fire kilns are wired in parallel and the resistance you will get in this test gets multiplied by two to get the element resistance. You can find your proper element resistance by looking at your wiring diagram and looking for the ohms rating of the elements (which changes with voltage and phase). Make sure you know the voltage and phase of your kiln when you are checking this. 

This basic method will serve for many of L&L kilns like the eQuad-Pro and School-Master series. See this video for how to check elements on a Jupiter or DaVinci kiln. Instead of opening up the control box as shown on those kilns you just unplug the section cords and measure from the plug ends. Be sure to follow the specific instructions in this page: Also see

In this video we will demonstrate how to bend quad elements for our square and rectangular kilns

This video shows how to change an element holder in an L&L kiln. There are two methods shown.

Question: If the element holder is replaced by chipping off the lower "lip" will the holder remain in place? It seems that unless some type of cement is used it will just work its way out and fall into the kiln. Would you please elaborate?

Answer: What is left after you follow this procedure is a serrated edge. That actually does an excellent job of holding in the groove. This works in almost all cases - you can always cement it if it doesn't work. One of the great things about these holders is that, when you are done, you have a functional groove - stronger than the underlying brick itself.

In this video we breakdown the steps for performing a Paper Test, a useful way to troubleshoot your kiln's elements. 

This video shows you how to test element resistance of the circuits on a Jupiter or DaVinci kiln.  

Also see this page about testing for element resistance. 

See this video for checking elements on Easy-Fire, eQuad-Pro, School-Master and many other kilns.

FOR SAFETY'S SAKE: Be sure to unplug the kiln before performing this test. If you do that there is no chance of any shock even if you are not experienced.

This video shows how easy it is to change elements in an L&L kiln. The hard ceramic element holders protect the fragile firebrick while you are pulling element out and putting new elements in. See this link for more information on changing elements, wiring, and diagrams.

This video is useful for changing a thermocouple on any L&L kiln - in particular an eQuad-Pro or a School-Master Kiln.

In the USA: Yellow Wire = PLUS (+) Red Wire = MINUS (-) The thermocouples are marked with a (+) and (-). Also the negative (-) is marked with a red marker. The negative wire is MORE magnetic than the positive wire.

For more information about thermocouple polarity, color coding, and markings see this page.

See this page for the standard type K thermocouple.

See this page for the mounting hardware.

See this for all thermocouple parts and

In this video we demonstrate how to replace Type K thermocouples. These thermocouples degrade over time, and we recommend replacing them whenever you replace your elements. 

This video shows how to check a control fuse on an L&L automatic kiln.

How to check to see if a thermocouple is OK.

This video shows how to remove a control panel on an Easy-Fire, School-Master or eQuadPro kiln for service.

How to check the operation of a control transformer on an L&L automatic kiln. Applies to all automatic kilns that are not 480 volts. The control transformer reduces the incoming line voltage from 240, 208 or 220 volts to 24 volts for the control and 12 volts for the relays. See this page for more detail.

This video is useful for changing a type S platinum thermocouple on any L&L kiln

This video shows how to check voltage on an L&L automatic kiln.

How to test the internal switches on the Dynatrol board.

How to change the On/Off switch in most L&L automatic kilns.

In this video we will demonstrate how to upgrade your kiln from Type K thermocouples to Type S.

• Brick plugs
• Brick cement
• Type S Thermocouples (short for most kilns)
• Type S Thermocouples (long for Easy-Load)
• Type S Lead Wire (by the foot)
• All Type S Lead Wire (Assemblies)
• Spade Terminals for thermocouples
• Changing a Relay in an L&L Automatic Kiln (Video)

  

  See https://www.youtube.com/video/dFIhqOI8en8

  How To Change A Relay
• When changing a power or control relay in an Easy-Fire, Easy-Fire XT, School-Master, or eQuad-Pro Kiln, be sure to keep the wires in the right sequence.
• The configuration is similar to a Jupiter panel or as a control relay in a DaVinci or Easy-Load panel.
• When performing this maintenance, make sure the kiln is unplugged or locked out and tagged out at the circuit breaker or fused disconnect switch.
• For more information see this page
Parts

See this page for the 12-Volt 30-Amp relay we use for most kilns.

This page describes the 240-volt 30-amp relay we use as a control relay for 480-volt kilns.

Changing Phase on an Easy-Fire Kiln (Video)

See https://www.youtube.com/video/Pi1MKfLXVNU?ecver=2
This video shows how to change phase on an L&L Easy-Fire kiln. It will similar on most other L&L kilns with power cords.
Parts
Single Phase 50 Amp Power Cord
Three Phase 50 Amp Power Cord

This video shows how to remove the wires in sequence while changing a transformer on an L&L automatic kiln.