MAXI and MAXIne users.

[Lee - Kilncare]

Hiya Lee, only modificatiion I would add is some kind of heat insulation on the door handles, if the kiln has been garaging a while they get VERY hot to lift and add more beads, ask Jolene she got a blister from mine.

That's the kind of thing I am after thanks.

[Lee - Kilncare]

I think these would be pretty similar - http://www.agafixspares.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=904

Sal and MG, this is also the type of answer, not just problems, but sollutions 
I shall be taking a good loook at sorting the handle issue this week.

[Lee - Kilncare]

I love mine. I also love the temperature variation across the kiln as I can position beads depending on what I effect I want eg. I put things I want to keep cool on the right hand side. If I want to strike something more I'll put it in the middle and if I want a medium temp I'll use the left hand side.

This one needs a little more discussion.
It may be possible to even the temperature further with insulation techniques etc...but...is it worth it, or is it better as it is, as is mentioned above??

[Lee - Kilncare]

Would be good if new models come with a note about that...they probably already do actually.

xx

They certainly will, if it is decided that variation is good.

[Lee - Kilncare]

her curtains are looking good too, but at the time when they start to wear out spares would be a very nice idea ;-)

The intention was always to offer spare curtains etc.
I just never got around to it and the last 18 months has flown by so fast.

Lee adds the above to his - to do list.

[Lee - Kilncare]

It would be nice to have an option to have the controller on the left and not the right but I can't see how easy it would be to change this and it's not a big problem.


.....Actually, thinking about it.....shame you couldn't wrap a copper pipe into the insulation and plumb it up. A built-in tea-making facility would make the kiln perfect in every way! 

Sal, we learnt pretty quickly that the controller should reach the other side too and they all do nowadays
I'll get something sorted for you on that count mate.

Tea makin facility eh....mmmmm.....

[Lee - Kilncare]

What I particularly like the most about the Maxi kiln is that the manufacturer actually gives a damn and asks his customers for feedback and then acts on it. Haven't seen any other manufacturers do that and that's why I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Kilncare again.  

and thereby is the point to this entire thread.
Nice words Sal , thanks, but you know they are true.

You should have added - made by a sad ass who has nothing better to do on a Saturday night than work on his kilns

Seriously folks, this thread has so far been perfect, so do keep your opinions on the MAXI coming. Every single one is listened too and considered...even the green idea

[Redhotsal]

You should have added - made by a sad ass who has nothing better to do on a Saturday night than work on his kilns

Yeah - and read by other sad asses who have nothing better to do on a Saturday night than read about glass, kilns and beads! hehe - don't sweat the controller on the other side thingy Lee, it's fine as it is! 

[Krysia@No98]

Seriously folks, this thread has so far been perfect, so do keep your opinions on the MAXI coming. Every single one is listened too and considered...even the green idea

Thank you 

[Lush!]

I don't have any more comments but I'd like to add my name to the list of folk wanting the option to site the controller on the left, and just wondering if it really matters if the curtain has got quite bare?

[Sarah]

I love mine. I also love the temperature variation across the kiln as I can position beads depending on what I effect I want eg. I put things I want to keep cool on the right hand side. If I want to strike something more I'll put it in the middle and if I want a medium temp I'll use the left hand side.

This one needs a little more discussion.
It may be possible to even the temperature further with insulation techniques etc...but...is it worth it, or is it better as it is, as is mentioned above??

I like the variation for the same reasons as Sarah and choose where I place my strikers. But it was a pain before I knew about it so I think an info sheet would be a good idea.

My handles don't get hot.

Sarah
xxx

[Lee - Kilncare]

OK some of these thoughts will take a little while to run through and some not so long.
Such as the option to buy replacement seals from the web site. It is done and on-line here.
http://www.kilncare.co.uk/services_kilncarespares.html
Told yer I listened.

[Lee - Kilncare]

I don't have any more comments but I'd like to add my name to the list of folk wanting the option to site the controller on the left, and just wondering if it really matters if the curtain has got quite bare?

It doesn't matter too much if your seal is getting a little worn. Really, it is there to assist in keeping the kiln efficient but, providing the seal hasn't fell off all together, it should run just as well, just cost a couple of pence more to run probably.

Now as for controllers on the left.
As I have said, all MAXIs now come with enough length on the cables to allow the controllers to be sited on the left hand side.
It will be the green thermocouple cable that is going to stop it reaching, the mains plug cable to the MAXI should be O.K.

How's this sound, if anyone wants to have their controller on the left then I will sell them and extension piece for the thermocouple cable at cost. It will plug onto the end of your existing cable so you will have no screw driver work to do.The cost including V.A.T. and delivery will be £20.
If you like, either call us or send it into paypal to sales@kilncare.co.uk and call it a MAXI tc extension.

[*rowanberry*]

What I particularly like the most about the Maxi kiln is that the manufacturer actually gives a damn and asks his customers for feedback and then acts on it. Have'nt seen any other manufacturers do that and that's why I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Kilncare again. 

Ditto to that!!!!!

[Billie]

I keep offering to be the tester for France, but Lee thinks I'm joking