Paragon Fusion 7

[Sandera]

I'm about to launch into buying a kiln and have been procrastinating for 3 weeks now. I'm very tempted by the Paragon Fusion 7 as it's the biggest glass kiln that runs off a normal electrical supply. My intention is to use it for fusing and slumping medium pieces of glass.

Is anyone willing to share their experiences, good or bad, about this kiln? I don't want to make an expensive mistake!

Thanks

Sandera

[bluefairy]

Haven't any experience of this kiln, but I have a Skutt Firebox 14, which probably has more shelf space as it is square rather than octagonal, it runs on a normal household plug and is bloomin brilliant 

http://warm-glass.co.uk/Shop/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=2285

[Sandera]

I see what you mean about the chamber shape but it's so much more expensive! I've trawled the 'net and can get the Fusion 7 for quite a lot less. The price is important unfortunately.

Thanks

Sandera

[hollergrafik]

we have a fusion 7 and totally love it, even though its an odd shape there is still plenty of space inside, I would recommend it.

[Zeldazog]

What about a Hot Start Pro - IIRC they are pretty much the same size, but I have no idea what price you have found on the Fusion 7 for, so can't compare to the Hot Start Pro.  You can get that from Warm Glass, like the Firebox 14

It's fab kiln and fab suppliers.

[Lee - Kilncare]

as it's the biggest glass kiln that runs off a normal electrical supply.

Well as I see it mate, it is 14.5" wide and 6" high which is a volume capacity of 0.69 cubic feet. Its odd shape means a lot of space is lost in the corners.
Our Hobbyfuser is 16" Square and 8" tall which is a volume capacity of almost 1.2 cubic feet. So the Hobbyfuser dwarfs the Paragon for size and it also runs off a 13 amp plug top too, approaching twice the size actually.
The kiln is not at all impared in performamance due to the Hobbyfusers insulation and the extra power effeciency of its "infra-red" elements as apposed to the elements being sunken into the insulation bricks of the lid. 

You also get a full 2 year guarantee as apposed to 12 month. Our guarantee includes the elements, always a point worth checking when buying a kiln, any make of kiln and if the elements are not included in any kiln guarantee then, maybe, you should ask why.

It is built by us here in the U.K. so all parts are fast delivery.

The down side it is more expensive, but then again I guess you would expect that for a kiln that is so much bigger.

End of the day however, price for so many nowadays is a key factor .

Whichever way you go, good luck with it pal

[Sandera]

Thank you for your comments. I'm edging towards the Fusion 7. Still procrastinating!!

Dear Hollergrafik do you mind if I email you for a bit more info re your experience with your kiln?

Cheers

Sandera