Kiln arrived this morning.......!!!!

Fruddy · October 26, 2010, 01:43:21 PM

After speaking to Martin yesterday, I decided to go with the Prometheus Pro-7 and it arrived just as I was leaving for work this morning!

Hence I didn't get time to unpack it!!

I'm sat here clock watching now, waiting until I can go home (and as luck would have it I'm on the rota for rotten lates this week, so can't leave until 5:30 pm - patience was never my thing!!!)

Martin very kindly emailed me an "Idiot's Guide" for programming, which I'm sorry to say wasn't nearly simple enough for a simpleton like me, so no doubt tonight will find me searching the forum for what to do, although I am hoping that it comes with instructions!!!

I'm a happy bunny today.

Trudi · October 26, 2010, 01:44:41 PM

I've never programmed one of these kilns - but the schedule for the SC2 may help?? http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/wiki/Annealing

poledra1958 · October 26, 2010, 01:45:31 PM

let me know how you get on with it. As it is the one I would like to get as well.

Jenny

awrylemming · October 26, 2010, 01:57:23 PM

I'm really pleased for you

I would imagine it does come with instructions, the SC2 did?

cbeadies · October 26, 2010, 02:07:48 PM

Enjoy your new kiln!

I have a Beadcube, it is really easy to use but I was sooo nervous the first time I put it on. Kept anxiously checking it like it was a new baby!

Billie · October 26, 2010, 02:09:45 PM

Quote from: awrylemming on October 26, 2010, 01:57:23 PM
I'm really pleased for you I would imagine it does come with instructions, the SC2 did?

If it doesn't, I'm sure Martin can advise you of a schedule... Then you can post it on here for future reference

Bluebottle · October 26, 2010, 04:24:21 PM

You do know of course that once a kiln has been unpacked and lovingly polished it must be worshipped for several weeks before you can even think about plugging it in and switching on and then should it be heard to make a noise ( barely perceptible in a room with no other equipment running) then it should be immediately switched off and then worshipped for another several weeks, before another attempt is made !! LOL

Good luck Mike

Fruddy · October 26, 2010, 05:25:52 PM

Quote from: Bluebottle on October 26, 2010, 04:24:21 PM
You do know of course that once a kiln has been unpacked and lovingly polished it must be worshipped for several weeks before you can even think about plugging it in and switching on and then should it be heard to make a noise ( barely perceptible in a room with no other equipment running) then it should be immediately switched off and then worshipped for another several weeks, before another attempt is made !! LOL

Good luck Mike

Oh dear..... well this poor machine won't know what's hit it then.... it will be plugged in and hopefully ready to start cooking my beads by tomorrow night!!!

awrylemming · October 26, 2010, 06:56:23 PM

Quote from: Bluebottle on October 26, 2010, 04:24:21 PM
You do know of course that once a kiln has been unpacked and lovingly polished it must be worshipped for several weeks before you can even think about plugging it in and switching on and then should it be heard to make a noise ( barely perceptible in a room with no other equipment running) then it should be immediately switched off and then worshipped for another several weeks, before another attempt is made !! LOL

Good luck Mike

Ah, so that's where I've been going wrong!

That's why the kiln fairies don't like me, I'm off to do some kiln kowtowing ....

dangerousbead · October 26, 2010, 07:00:23 PM

I'm supposed to worship it?? So the swearing and cursing during programming isn't necessary? Ah I wondered where I was going wrong. :-) Enjoy the new toy.

Teddie · October 26, 2010, 08:12:41 PM

Wow! How exciting. Enjoy Rachel you deserve it.