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).

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

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.

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.

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, but if you have any questions about your specific model you can reach out to service@hotkilns.com

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:

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.

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.

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

This video shows you how to properly adjust your spring hinge. Proper adjustment can prevent damage to your kiln and ensure that the lid closes properly.

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 goes shows you various tips and tricks for adjusting and monitoring your kiln while firing with a DynaTrol control.

This video shows you how to use witness cones to check the accuracy of the control and your kiln in an L&L Easy-Fire kiln. This video applies to any kiln.

This video goes into the principles of how to load an electric kiln. In this case it is an L&L Easy-fire e23T kiln.

 This video shows you the basics of how to do routine maintainence on your L&L kiln.

From Jessica Putnam-Philips from Clayshare:

Learn how and why it is so important to set the bottom kiln shelf correctly. With this simple tip you will prolong the life of your kiln, get better more even firings and better glaze results no matter what size your kiln is.

How to turn off the error codes on a DynaTrol.

For more detail see this.

How to enter a cone offset into a DynaTrol.

How to adjust the amount of power going to a powered bottom using the settings in the DynaTrol.

This shows you how to create a really long program with up to 16 segment of control on your DynaTrol program control.

How to change cycle time for the contactors/relays on a DynaTrol. We typically recommend 25 second cycle time for most kilns firing ceramics that have mechanical relays or contactors.

How to troubleshoot a DynaTrol (or Genesis or On-touch control) that has no display. 

How to review the program you are firing or are about to fire.

The first step in firing the kiln is learning the basics of turning on the control and starting to use it.