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This shows some interesting techniques for repairing firebrick in front-loading kilns where it is difficult to replace an entire firebrick section.

This is an overview of L&L's brick repair kits which can be used to repair damaged kiln brick.

The PDF instructions can be found here.

This is an overview of L&L's brick patch and how it can be used to repair a variety of holes, chips, and gouges in firebrick.

This is an overview of how you can use L&L's brick cement to repair damaged kiln brick.

In this video, we will demonstrate how you can use L&L's brick cement to repair hairline cracks in your kiln brick.

In this video, we will demonstrate how to fix a broken kiln lid or bottom using L&L's high-temperature brick cement.

Note: This is re-used footage using our old cement formula, hence the lighter color. However, the process is precisely the same!

Some thoughts on repairing brick from Andrew Seymore from Clayscapes with Jessica Putnam-Philips from Clayshare.

How to replace a damaged side brick in an Easy-Fire or other sectional L&L kiln. This video shows replacing both a brick where the element connections are and where the peephole is (the two most difficult bricks).

This video shows you how to replace a lid on an Easy-Fire, School-Master, Jupiter, eQuad-Pro, JH Series kiln with a spring-assisted lid. For 23" and 28" models only.

This video shows you how to replace a lid on a DaVinci kiln.

This shows some interesting techniques for repairing firebrick in front-loading kilns where it is difficult to replace an entire firebrick section.

This video shows how to repair minor cracks in the bricks on a front-loading Easy-Load kiln. Can also be used in other situations where you do not want to remove firebrick. Hi-Temp kiln cement can be used instead of phosphate bonded cement (which is no longer available).

How to repair cracked brick in a front-loading kiln. First remove the damaged brick using a drill and chisel to route out and remove brick. Then shape a cut firebrick piece to fit in the space and cement in place. Then sand. Let the cement dry overnight and then do a slow bisque firing to cone 5. This same technique can be used on kiln bottoms and in other situations like on the side or back. Hi-Temp kiln cement can be used instead of phosphate bonded cement (which is no longer available).

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!

"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

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.

The most important debugging tool in any toolbox is a trusty multimeter. A multimeter can measure continuity, resistance, voltage and sometimes even current, capacitance, temperature, etc.

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

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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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

These instructions are in two separate videos:

In this video we demonstrate how to properly unpack an L&L Easy-Load kiln

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

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

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

This video shows how to drill your kiln bottom for a Vent-Sure ventilation system in case you are installing on a new kiln or if your holes are not already predrilled. The number and sizes of holes can be determined by looking in the vent instructions.

From Jessica Putnam-Philips:

Yes, you can install a kiln vent. If I can do it you can do it! In this video, I walk you through all the steps to safely install the kiln vent.

Installation instructions for L&L's Vent-Sure Downdraft Kiln Vent.

See this page.

See this page.

The Vent Control allows you to automatically control the operation of the Vent-Sure kiln vent with one of the outputs from the DynaTrol (or Genesis).

Also see this link.

Installation instructions for L&L's new reengineered spring hinge system.

How to retrofit your kiln with L&L's new hinge technology.

This video shows you how to adjust the spring tension on your spring hinge in case the lid is too heavy or too light.