Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

I know a potter who fires horsehair pottery to 1735 F, shuts off kiln, lets it cool to about 1100 F and removes pieces. Is this hard on the elements?

cool fires horsehair kiln LETS Potter Pottery shuts
0
Posted

I know a potter who fires horsehair pottery to 1735 F, shuts off kiln, lets it cool to about 1100 F and removes pieces. Is this hard on the elements?

0 CommentsAdd a Comment

1 Answer

0

Removing the ceramic pieces at 1100 degrees F should not harm the elements or firebricks. Heat treating kilns are routinely opened at high temperatures to remove steel parts. This does not seem to affect element life. Our main concern would be operat …

0 CommentsAdd a Comment
What is your question?

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.