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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

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.

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

EFL Front-Loading Kiln Assembly Guide (EFL 2635)

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.

1. Unpacking the Kiln

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.

2. Installing the Kiln Door

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.