Kiln Cracking Up?

[mazmeabead]

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  

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       

[Pat from Canvey]

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

[mazmeabead]

Thanks Pat Will have to find some of that fire cement

Mazza

[hollergrafik]

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.

[Lee - Kilncare]

If you can't find it get in touch mate and I'll stick a bit in a Flora tub

[mazmeabead]

Oreight cheers Lee mate - lol 
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

[mazmeabead]

Aww thought you sold kiln wash

Maz

[Lee - Kilncare]

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.

[mazmeabead]

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


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