Clay Club: Firing Hot Kiln

Thursday, July 19, 2012

My Skutt 1027 is firing about a cone and a half hot. What's up with that? Anyone?

Diane Puckett said...: Is it new? Does it have thermocouples where you can reset the off-set? If so, I have been working through the same problem and would be happy to talk with you about it. 713-4195; July 20, 2012 at 8:25 AM
John Britt said...: Nelle,

First thing I would do is call Skutt. Then check the stacking. Keep everything away from the one thermocouple.; July 20, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Oy Clay !!! Pottery said...: Thanks John and Diane. The kiln and the thermocouple are very old but the electronics are fairly new. I think this is a problem for Skutt.; July 21, 2012 at 1:25 AM
Diane Puckett said...: If this is a new problem, I would place my bet on a new thermocouple.; July 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM
John Britt said...: I am with Diane. If the thermocouple is black and crusty and a lot smaller than before it is probably going bad.; July 21, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Oy Clay !!! Pottery said...: That's what it is, the thermocouple. Duh? You'd think after four years I'd have a clue. Thanks Diane and John.; July 22, 2012 at 12:15 PM