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For ideal firing results, thermocouples in each zone should be close regarding how far they

What is the recommended temperature to turn off the Vent-Sure kiln vent when firing glazes,

Calculate how many CFM of air ventilation you need
  • Look up the number of BTUs/Hour that
  • It is possible to convert a J230 manual kiln into a JD230 automatic kiln. 

    What Parts

    This question gets asked a lot around the holidays. L&L's official line on cooling the kiln

    In a word- No.

  • All surfaces within 3 feet of the kiln need to be fireproof.
  • Yes - there is no problem putting a smaller element in a larger holder. Just be careful on the

  • You can try to restart the kiln after getting an error code.
  • Some messages, like
  • Question: We received this semester a DaVinci 2327-D and I'm hoping you can help us with some

    Question: I have several e28-T kilns. I'm considering buying the Advancer kiln shelves made for

    It is fine to go through a roof with the L&L Vent-Sure kiln fumes vent system.

  • Sometimes when you press the Bisque or Glaze button on the One-Touch control you are not able to

  • All the elements will need to be replaced.  Why?  For example, the ohms on the
  • The temperature on the display is saying 121F. It's not 121 in the studio. An independent

    The motor extends 7" off the wall. Motor dimensions are 8" x 7". Wall plate dimensions are 10" x

    Even though you know the kiln is not that hot: this indicates a thermocouple failure.

    It is very common for kiln stands to rust. This happens from condensation in the air and possibly

  • The molecules of air (which expand during the heating of the kiln) do not carry many BTUs.
  • You should vent a test kiln if your regular kiln is vented.
  • You want to recreate
  • Before you purchase oil, check to be sure that you do not have a motor with sealed bearings.<
  • If the controller is in the limit state (i.e. LMT flashing in the display), you must use the
  • Once the kiln is properly calibrated after the test firing, it will fire very reliably for many

  • Specifically this error code means that during a cooling segment in the programmed firing,
  • One of the most difficult kiln performance problems to address is a problem with the electrical

  • An element connection can begin to glow if it is overheating. There are a few ways this can
  • The following diagrams show how to wire and configure the terminal

    tC FAIL tC alternating with FAIL

    Indicates the thermocouple has failed. Replace the defective

    The few things to check

    Using the WiFi opens up new possibilities with the Genesis controller.

    To Toggle Error Codes On and Off

    The OTHER button contains a menu that contains many of the

    Why do elements in electric kilns fail? How can you save on kiln maintenance costs?

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    Circuit Breakers
  • Circuit breakers that have tripped and have been reset continually will
  • Your Jupiter, DaVinci, or Doll kiln will have its elements either wired in parallel or wired
  • A Relay May Be Stuck Shut
  • All computerized kilns use relays to cycle the power on and off
  • Usually, this means a relay is stuck and needs to be replaced.

  • On 3-phase kilns,
  • When packed, the thermocouples on the Jupiter JD and DaVinci kilns are mounted to the kiln

  • The Kiln Sitter Tube assembly should stick into the kiln about 1". This will allow air to
  • There is an option to add time to the end of the program that appears when you enter a
  • When to inspect the kiln sitter
  • Kiln-sitters need to be adjusted and inspected before the
  • There are three different ways to control the cooling rate on the DynaTrol.

    Method A

    On the DynaTrol you will need to use the Vary-Fire programming. On a Genesis use the Custom

    The outlets are numbered on the side of the control box. In this example below all the outlets

  • Remove the lid. Open it first to remove the spring-loaded connections to the front of the lid
  • The first thing to check is to make sure you are not putting on too thick a layer of glaze.<
  • L&L's official recommendation is for an electrician to connect the kiln to power. You should

  • Sometimes with thick elements, especially in the corner of a DaVinci, or Easy-Load kiln, the
  • We recommend that you have a carbon monoxide monitor installed in your kiln room to
  • L&L has used a lot of different style thermocouples over the years.

    With

    Shelf Heights
  • The bottom shelf should be 1/2" at least or 1" at most- up off the kiln