Setting up a Paragon Kiln

FireFaerie · August 08, 2013, 01:54:33 PM

Hi,

Just received my Paragon E-10 yesterday.

I was just wondering if I needed to use the kilnwash? The instructions are quite clear that I should coat the floor and shelves with it, but then there are other messages in here saying do and don't!

Lastly, ummmmm, is it normal to suddenly not want to turn it on???

'Slightly' terrified that I'm going to program is wrong. Any suggestions on ramp and hold settings? (For annealing beads) and it is alright to put them in from cold right?

Sorry sudden nerves kicking in.

FireFaerie · August 08, 2013, 02:00:43 PM

I've read a few posts about the SC2 and SC3, is it the same settings? Or does it vary from kiln to kiln?

Sorry.

Essex Girl · August 08, 2013, 06:32:43 PM

It is perfectly normal not to want to switch it on, at least that is what I found!!!

FireFaerie · August 08, 2013, 07:05:01 PM

Thank you.

Felt really stoopid asking hubby to hold my hand whilst I flicked it on.
My is clicks a lot!

MeadMoon · August 09, 2013, 10:14:22 AM

When I first got my kiln, I sat and watched it for the first few firings because the manual said so

Now I just leave it to get on with things, but never leave the house while it's on. Yes, they do an awful lot of clicking! When I replaced the relay a couple of months ago, I just had to watch it when it reached fusing temperature just to be sure, but everything is ticketyboo again now.

FireFaerie · August 09, 2013, 06:47:31 PM

Hoping to anneal some beads tomorrow for the first time. It's a batch anneal, so fingers and toes will be crossed.

Trudi · August 09, 2013, 06:56:21 PM

Hi

There is a schedule on the wiki ... http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/wiki/Annealing#Annealing

FireFaerie · August 10, 2013, 06:52:14 PM

Thank you Trudi,

Is the schedule the same regardless of kiln type?

Trudi · August 11, 2013, 07:29:56 AM

Yes ... It's a bit like a cooker.
The schedule is

Ramp (speed it heats/cools) - temperature - time it holds the temp for

With paragons the last step is just 0 so that it knows that's the end of the schedule ... Not sure if that bit is common with all makes.
HTH

FireFaerie · August 11, 2013, 06:52:44 PM

Oh my goodness this is excruciating!
It's heated up and held at 520, now it's taking FOREVER to cool down!

Why do I feel like I've joined a massive queue?
When can I peep?

Shirley · August 11, 2013, 07:02:09 PM

Have you programmed it to ramp down too? Mine holds at 520 and then ramps down to 370, then the programme ends. 370 is the point where cracking can occur, I think, so you have a controlled decrease in temperature down to that point, and then it is just as the kiln loses its heat.

flame n fuse · August 11, 2013, 07:05:05 PM

the wiki article tells you when you can peep