Olympic Glass Kiln
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| Owner/Loaner | [Burton Kent] |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | T0642 |
| Make/Model | SQUARE 146GFE |
| Arrival Date | 1/27/2025 |
| Usability | yes |
| Contact | Burton Kent |
| Where | Small Metals Kiln Niche |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $800 |
| Host Area | Category:Small_Metals |
Authorization
No authorization needed if you have programmed a glass kiln before. Otherwise, talk to Burton.
Use
The first two programming slots are free to use. The rest are reserved.
The manual is available here.
The heating element buzzes when first heating up. This is normal. If the buzzing comes from within the controller, please let us know, that's a sign of the relay failing.
DO NOT open the kiln when the temperature is above 500°. This shortens the life of the firebrick and causes firebrick grit to fall in on the glass.
Reference
Firing Schedules
Explanation of what happens at each stage of the firing schedule
Oceanside/COE 96 glass firing schedules
Bullseye/COE90 firing schedule. Note that the scrap glass we have at PS1 is Bullseye.
Note that the primary reason for failed firings is too fast of a ramp time on larger pieces. Glass is a bit of an insulator until molten, so heating it too fast stress cracks it. It will shatter apart.
Misc
Bullseye Tech Notes are pretty good.]
