L&L KILN BLOG
Home Studios
Learn how to design and build a home pottery studio with expert tips from L&L Kiln. This Redfin article covers essential equipment, layout advice, and safety considerations for potters transforming home spaces into productive, inspiring ceramic…
Testimonials
The Plug-N-Fire Kiln from L&L offers high-performance ceramic firing with simple 120V or 240V plug-in installation. Perfect for classrooms, studios, or home use, it brings industrial-quality results without the need for complex electrical setups.
Philip M. Soucy is a ceramics artist celebrated for coil-built vessels that explore accumulation, time, and materiality. His emphasis on reliable electric kilns reinforces the connection between artistic intention and dependable technology in his…
Jeff converted a used Skutt KM818 and a J18 kiln into a custom “LLutt” by combining parts and controls. The result: a reliable, well‑firing kiln that avoids frequent element replacements—ideal for bisque, glaze, or even Raku applications.
Tom Supensky shares why he chose an L&L kiln in 2003, praising its durability and consistent cone 04 firings. He details his clay and glaze process, highlighting the kiln’s long-term reliability for creating outdoor ceramic sculptures.
A production potter praises their L&L eQuad‑Pro kiln for durability and performance. After roughly 120 firings, it needed only thermocouple replacements under warranty. Elements remain intact, and its reliable Cone‑7/6 firings ensure it’s their…
Prepurchase Questions, Electricity, Safety
Apply the NEC 125 % rule: multiply kiln full-load amps by 1.25, then select the proper breaker and copper wire gauge for safe, code-compliant firing.
Prepurchase Questions
If you're considering purchasing a kiln for home use, there are several factors to consider to ensure you make an informed decision. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process of buying a kiln specifically…
Customers
Potters consistently praise L&L Kilns for their durability, precision, and ease of maintenance. Real-world testimonials highlight consistent firings, long element life, and customer service that supports both beginners and professionals in…
Teaching ceramics to children fosters creativity, patience, and tactile learning. This guide offers age-appropriate tips for safety, kiln use, and engaging projects. Learn how to make pottery fun and educational for kids at home, school, or…
The Clay Studio in Philadelphia has opened a new, expanded ceramics facility. L&L Kilns, a proud partner, highlights this exciting transformation, offering artists, students, and the community a vibrant space to create, learn, and celebrate…
Repairs
Flooded kilns are usually beyond repair due to moisture and salt damage. Most parts fail over time. Document damage and file an insurance claim—replacement is typically the safest option.
If your DaVinci kiln lid is heavy and cables are slack, the internal spring system likely failed. This guide covers opening the tube, replacing parts, and restoring tension to ensure safe, smooth lid operation. External fixes won’t work.
Broken firebrick often indicates deeper structural issues in kilns, especially those without ceramic element channels. Without proper support, heating elements can cause brick erosion, displacement, and failure—leading to reduced kiln performance…
Sculpture
Lindsey Mendick’s ceramic installations transform personal experiences, pop culture, and mental health struggles into darkly humorous, immersive artworks. Her show reclaims ceramics as fine art, exploring female identity and adolescence through…
Sculptor Chris Corson designed a custom lid-lifting device for his L&L kiln to safely load large ceramic sculptures. His hands-free, space-saving mechanism enhances studio safety and efficiency—offering inspiration for ceramic artists with…
Firing
Learn how to safely place kiln posts in kilns with powered bottoms to ensure proper airflow, support, and firing efficiency. This guide covers best practices to avoid damaging elements and shelves while maintaining optimal heat distribution in your…
Venting
We just installed a new L&L kiln (Model e23T-208, Serial # 050916-B-CWK) and L&L Vent-Sure Downdraft Kiln Vent System with the Vent Doubler System so we could also vent our existing Skutt KM1023. My question involves the size of the…
Using a Skutt EnviroVent with an L&L kiln can cause instability and airflow issues. Learn how design differences impact performance and discover safe, effective modifications to make the two systems compatible without damaging the kiln or…
Special Kilns
After making one DaVinci kiln for a large industrial customer in Connecticut they bought six more. We custom designed the control panels so they could squeeze two control systems into one NEMA1 panel and save space. These photos show the kilns in…
A super insulated kiln ring for a customer who is doing year long testing of liquid metal batteries. 4-1/2″ of brick with 2″ of backup mineral wool on the sides, 6″ of brick on the top and 6″ of brick and 2″ of calcium silicate on the bottom.…
Electricity
Firing a kiln in an uninsulated, freezing shed is safe when you warm the controller above 32 °F, guard against condensation, keep 18 in clearances, and provide a properly sized dedicated circuit. Follow these steps to ensure consistent, trouble-free…
Balanced 3-phase kilns split current evenly across all three legs, while unbalanced models may leave one leg unused, causing apparently “odd” amp ratings. Always size wiring and breakers for the highest phase load, calculated with the 1.732 √3…
Firing, Controls
New thermocouples require no “break-in” firing—simply install and fire as normal. Only elements benefit from an initial burn-in. After replacement, reset any offset you once applied because ageing thermocouples often drift several degrees from true…
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July 29, 2025
