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+ | == Major Components == | ||
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+ | File:Evenheat-810-temperature-controller-plug.jpg|The temperature controller's power plug. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-power-controller.jpg|The temperature controller's power switch; the kiln's power plug is plugged into the outlets, to the left of the switch, and should not be unplugged. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-temperature-control-panel.jpg|The temperature controller's control panel; the current temperature will display in the top readout, in red, while the target temperature will display in the bottom readout, in green; the up & down chevron buttons below the display change the target temperature. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-thermocouple-port.jpg|The kiln's thermocouple port, with the thermocouple inserted. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-thermocouple-tip.jpg|The tip of the kiln's thermocouple, on the other side of the port. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-thermocouple-connection.jpg|The connectors where the thermocouple leads plug into the temperature controller; the '+' lead of the thermocouple should plug into the '+' jack, and the '-' lead should plug into the '-' jack. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-kiln-controller.jpg|The kiln's main controller. The two switches should be in the 'on' position (pictured, 'off') to power the heating coils; when powered, the light below the upper switch will glow orange; the main power cutoff (pictured in the 'off') position; is above the lower switch. | ||
+ | File:Evenheat-810-main-cutoff-on.jpg|The kiln's main power cutoff, in the 'on' position; note how the button is pushed in, and the lever is pulled slightly upward. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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* [http://www.evenheat-kiln.com/ceramic/technical/ Manufacturer's technical information] | * [http://www.evenheat-kiln.com/ceramic/technical/ Manufacturer's technical information] | ||
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[[Category:Shop Equipment]] | [[Category:Shop Equipment]] | ||
[[Category:Fabrication]] | [[Category:Fabrication]] | ||
[[Category:Arts]] | [[Category:Arts]] | ||
[[Category:Pottery]] | [[Category:Pottery]] |
Revision as of 01:19, 30 January 2019
Major Components
History
On 1/28/2013 this was tested to at least power up and create heat.
3/3/2014. Inspect and test all mechanical and electrical components.
Remove upper switch, disassemble, clean contacts, reassemble and reinstall.
All components appear to works as intended.
Heating Profile
On 3/3/2014 I ran the kiln using a PID temperature controller set to 2200f.
Room temp to 500f. 7 min.
Room temp to 1000f. 17 min.
Room temp to 1500f. 40 min.
Room temp to 2000f. 95 min.