[Jewelry making - Article 00202] - Re: [Orchid] Ceramic Kiln for PMC

[Downey]

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>         Lori, The only problem with using a ceramic kiln is you can
>     not set it to reach a certain temp and hold it there as is
>     necessary for the PMC. The ceramic kiln cuts off when it reaches
>     the temp set, a PMC kiln holds it for a specificed time and then
>     cools down. Hope this helps....... Nancy Johnson Nancy's Fancies 

    Howdy Nancy and others, 	If someone wants an 'intermediate' approach
    to this issue, a Robertshaw (or other?) 'infinite switch' can be
    assembeld into a few other parts one may have laying around for
    about $40. Or hire an electrician to make one one for maybe twice
    that (?). Or, I think a nice unit can be purchased from Paragon.
    They will only work with smaller kilns, though a 220 versiaon may be
    available. With some experimentation, this device will cycle on and
    off and a duty cycle can be found which will maintain fairly good
    stability. It works quite well on my wife's lampwork bead annealer.
    fyi Carl 1 Lucky Texan

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