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Technical Forum => Studio/workspace/setup/equipment => Kilns => Topic started by: mazmeabead on September 24, 2009, 01:22:46 PM

Title: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: mazmeabead on September 24, 2009, 01:22:46 PM
Hiya;

Ive got an Aim84BD its a firebrick kiln with the metal bands around; keeping it all together.

Im a little worried because I have a chunk of the firebrick which has broken off on the top layer, I keep pushing it back into place but it falls back down and it rests on the element :o 

The lid covers the chunk, but Is this a problem?  My kiln is cracked a fair bit but not right through this is the worst bit... :-\

Is there any way of healing it?

Maz       
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: Pat from Canvey on September 24, 2009, 02:37:47 PM
This happened with my big ceramic kiln and I bought a tub of what is called Fire Cement from Wickes. Basically you just spread it on as if you are bricklaying and tape the piece in place to allow the cement to dry. I've had no problems since. The brick was in the door and was expanding when I did pot melts and combing of glass, such that when I opened the door to comb the glass, pressure was put on the bricks, causing them to crack. Good luck
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: mazmeabead on September 24, 2009, 11:35:36 PM
Thanks Pat ;) Will have to find some of that fire cement

Mazza
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: hollergrafik on September 24, 2009, 11:56:06 PM
we used this on our fire brick in our open fire, worked a treat and have had tons of open fires since with no probs.
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: Lee - Kilncare on September 25, 2009, 10:44:33 AM
If you can't find it get in touch mate and I'll stick a bit in a Flora tub ;D
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: mazmeabead on September 25, 2009, 02:13:55 PM
Oreight cheers Lee mate - lol  ;D
now I feel all blokey!

How much would you want for it as I only need a bit...  If I place an order for some kiln wash or somat you can post it with that.. hmmm off to look at ya website.

Maz

Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: mazmeabead on September 25, 2009, 02:17:12 PM
Aww thought you sold kiln wash ;)

Maz
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: Lee - Kilncare on September 25, 2009, 03:14:49 PM
http://www.kilncare.co.uk/equipment_glass_rawmaterials_battwash.html

We do but we don't push it, we mainly sell as an add on to a kiln sale.

Hit the little pound sign for the prices.

If you want some Batt Wash I'll chuck you enough cement in for a minor brick repair.
Title: Re: Kiln Cracking Up?
Post by: mazmeabead on November 21, 2009, 12:11:50 AM
All fixed - I think Lee

Thankyou for ya help - shame we couildnt do some business matey boy - look your way first if I require bigger kiln eh giggles


lol  ;)