KNOWLEDGEBASE

KNOWLEDGEBASE

  • E- A or Error A is the result of having too high a number programmed into one or more of the
  • Getting glaze on the element can cause that to happen.
  • It can also happen
  • An electric kiln atmosphere rich in oxygen will make elements, kiln-sitters, and thermocouples

  • We have had several improvements in our element holder designs over the years and have been
  • The pliers to get for grabbing the wire and bending it around the bolt are called Linesman Pliers

  • After your kiln has fired press the REVIEW PROGRAM button. You will see, along with other
  • Incorrect loading
  • If your kiln is loaded unevenly it can cause the 3-zone control to slow
  • How the DynaTrol is Supposed to Work

    All of the DynaTrol or Genesis controlled L&L Kilns

    BASICS
  • FAIL usually just means a thermocouple is broken. It will read FAIL,&nbsp
  • The wire gauge recommendations in our "Wire Gauge for Connection" specifications are based on
  • When you are installing the circuit for your new kiln, it is important to use the correct type

    Keep in mind that you run the risk of over-firing if you restart while the kiln is very close to

    Two Zone Kiln (2 sections)

    TC1 is the top and TC2 is the bottom.

    Three Zone Kiln (with
  • Mostly you just have to remember how each kiln is wired or look at the wiring diagram.
  • We have never subscribed to the idea that holes in the lid are a good idea for venting. Other
  • We double-twist element ends that are 14 gauge and thinner. We do not twist element ends on 13

  • There is a glitch in User 2 program in the 3-button Bartlett.
  • Normally, there is
  • If a DaVinci is installed on a smooth floor and the lid is opened a lot, or left open for
  • We use stainless steel element terminal bolts. Stainless steel bolts have weaker threads than
  • When this happens, it almost always means the hinge is out of adjustment or set too low on the

    When this happens, it almost always means the hinge is out of adjustment or set too low at the

    Corrosion on a kiln is perfectly normal... mostly because it is a kiln! Hot-to-cold-to-hot

  • It is possible to confuse the Hold Time in the original program with the Hold Time for the
  • The work is overfired but there is no error code. Here are some things to look for:

    If your kiln underfires with no error code:

  • Cones placed wrongly in cone pack-
  • Breakers can trip on the kiln for a couple of different reasons. What is important to know is
  • In order for temperature readouts to be close to each other, the two devices need to use the
    • On 3-section kilns with wires running to N, L1, L2, and L3 all 3 amp readings (L1,
  • Elements in most L&L kilns are the same (exceptions are front-loaders with door elements,
  • When you first turn on a kiln and the elements are cold the amperage is higher. Once the
  • Slow bisque is the safest to use and ensures a better firing to get out fumes and water