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Oxidation to reduction kiln conversions
Many potters working in the electric oxidation process, dream of being able to graduate to fire high temperature reduction. As it turns out, your old electric kiln can be converted. These pages provide detail from multiple people who have done it. The effort they have expended is evidence that the process is viable.
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| Glossary |
Reduction Firing
A method of firing stoneware where the kiln air intakes and burners are set to restrict or eliminate oxygen in the kiln such that metallic oxides convert to their reduced metallic state. |
| Firing Schedules |
Plainsman Cone 10R Firing
Six-step oxidize-at-end schedule to 2372F |
| URLs |
https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/ceramics-monthly/ceramics-monthly-article/Downdraft-Kiln-Conversion
Electric to downdraft kiln conversion article Boris Robinson converts a 28" electric kiln to gas using Ward burners and cordierite shelves for flue walls. |
| URLs |
https://thelittlepotcompany.co.uk/blogs/pottery/firing-pottery-with-small-gas-kilns-a-beginners-guide
Electric to downdraft kiln conversion project in the UK A pottery converts an old electric kiln to downdraft gas firing by building a chimney at the back (using insulating firebrick) and using a burner kit. |
| URLs |
https://community.ceramicartsdaily.org/topic/25744-electric-to-propane-gas-conversion-%E2%80%A2-updraft-%E2%80%A2-pressure-gauge-type-location/
Conversion of an electric kiln to an updraft propane gas fired reduction kiln From an author in the Dominican Republic, leveraging the available and low-cost propane. |
| URLs |
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084DH88GH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
TDI Downdraft Kiln Conversion Paperback book by Boris Robinson Explains the conversion of a typical 23” or 28” electric kiln to a TDI propane gas fueled downdraft kiln. The book provides a detailed description of the theory, construction process, parts required with sources, and the basic tools needed. |
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