Help...First firing not going to plan!!!

[BeadsbyJules]

Ok,

So maybe it would have been a good idea to test the kiln out before putting any beads in but me being me never thought of that!

So i've loaded the kiln (prometheus mini-kiln) and programmed the ramp function to 520 deg in 210 minutes, except i'm obviously doing something wrong as the kiln in less than 30 minutes is already upto 564 deg  & the display in red reads 565  i'm really not sure what that is!

Can anybody shed any light on it for me?

Cheers
Jules x

[poledra1958]

Sorry can not help I have not tried to fire any of my beads yet but will follow the thread for information.

Jenny

[BeadsbyJules]

No problem,

I'll let you know the outcome so hopefully you'll have it a bit easier 

One question you might be able to answer for me though is about the display. The green numbers on the top row are obviously the temperature, so am I right in thinking that the red numbers below are time?

Thanks
Jules x

[poledra1958]

I can not remember let me go and turn the kiln on to remind myself

[poledra1958]

ok when not using a program,  The red is the temp you have set it to and the green is the actual temp in the kiln

Hope this helps.  I am working from home today if I get a minute later I will set the program and then see what the display reads then,

Jenny

[BeadsbyJules]

Jenny,

Don't trouble yourself, I'll work it out eventually  

I'm just hoping I've not ruined my beads, I was really pleased with some of them!!!

Jules x

[BeadsbyJules]

I've sussed it.... I think 

I just got the programming wrong for the ramp us so it got up to temp far quicker than I'd expected it too, it's had 45 mins at the right temp & now I think i've managed to set it correctly so it'll slowly cool down, time will tell!!!

Jules x