Electrical

On most L&L Kilns this is very easy to do. It is a matter of re-distributing the wires between the kiln fuses or relays and the main powerblock inside the control box.

Change Elements

1. All the elements will need to be replaced.
2. For example the ohms on the J2927 208 volt element circuits should be around 10.4.
   

All the elements will need to be replaced. For example, the ohms on the J230 208 volt element circuits should be around 14.2.

It is possible to convert a J230 manual kiln into a JD230 automatic kiln. 

1. All the elements will need to be replaced.  Why?  For example, the ohms on the JD2927 208 volt element circuits should be around 10.4.

1. Start by pressing 1,2,3 (or 1,2 on a two ring kiln).

1. Breakers can trip on the kiln for a couple different reasons. What is important to know is, when does it trip?

2. Does it trip as soon as you turn the toggle switch on?
   

• If the kiln were 3 sections with wires running to N, L1, L2, and L3 all 3 amp readings (L1, L2, and L3) would be the same.
• On a 2 section kiln the wires run only to N, L1 and L2.
  

The only way to figure this out accurately is to have a kilowatt meter installed in the power supply line.

220 volts, 3 phase

1. If you have 220 volts and 3 phase power available, the kiln will come with a 3-wire powerblock for the 3 hot wires that give the 3 phase.