Plug-n-Fire Knowledgebase

Plug-n-Fire Knowledgebase

For ideal firing results, thermocouples in each zone should be close regarding how far they

In a word- No.

  • All surfaces within 3 feet of the kiln need to be fireproof.
  • You can try to restart the kiln after getting an error code.
  • Some messages, like
  • You should vent a test kiln if your regular kiln is vented.
  • You want to recreate
  • Once the kiln is properly calibrated after the test firing, it will fire very reliably for many

  • An element connection can begin to glow if it is overheating. There are a few ways this can
  • The few things to check

    Using the WiFi opens up new possibilities with the Genesis controller.

    To Toggle Error Codes On and Off

    The OTHER button contains a menu that contains many of the

    Why do elements in electric kilns fail? How can you save on kiln maintenance costs?

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    A Relay May Be Stuck Shut
  • All computerized kilns use relays to cycle the power on and off
  • There is an option to add time to the end of the program when you enter a program. Usually,
  • On the DynaTrol you will need to use the Vary-Fire programming. On a Genesis use the Custom

  • The first thing to check is to make sure you are not putting on too thick a layer of glaze.<
  • Sometimes with thick elements, especially in the corner of a DaVinci, or Easy-Load kiln, the
  • L&L has used a lot of different style thermocouples over the years.

    With

    The DynaTrol or Genesis control can be programmed to fire to up to 2400° F or 1315° C. No special

    Relays generally last around 200,000 cycles on average (roughly 18+ months depending on

    That is a difficult question to answer, as the longevity of a kiln is based much more on how it

    Question: I am about to run my first bisque firing in my new L&L kiln. I have coated the

    Step-by-step instructions on how to create a custom program with an added delay on the Genesis
  • Go to "Menu"
  • Scroll down to "7-Factory Config"
  • Enter Code "443"<
  • Dig it out of the wall carefully.
  • Use safety glasses and a Dremel to carefully
  • Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
  • What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and
  • Network Compatibility

    Genesis controllers work best with WPA, WPA2, and WEP networks. The

    General Information on Thermocouples
  • The pyrometers and all of the electronic kiln
  • Overfires are not covered under the warranty.
  • It's best to extract all of the clay
  • On/Off Switch
  • Make sure the On/Off Switch is turned on. Turn it on and off.
  • Programming
  • Make sure you have programmed the kiln properly and it is supposed to be
  • The only way to figure this out accurately is to have a kilowatt meter installed in the power

  • If the power goes off during the Delay countdown, the controller will remember where it was
  • A thermocouple (TC) is a temperature sensor. It reads the temperature in the kiln and gives
  • Getting glaze on the element can cause that to happen.
  • It can also happen
  • Keep in mind that you run the risk of over-firing if you restart while the kiln is very close to

  • We use stainless steel element terminal bolts. Stainless steel bolts have weaker threads than
  • Corrosion on a kiln is perfectly normal... mostly because it is a kiln! Hot-to-cold-to-hot

    The work is overfired but there is no error code. Here are some things to look for:

    If your kiln underfires with no error code:

  • Cones placed wrongly in cone pack-
  • Slow bisque is the safest to use and ensures a better firing to get out fumes and water