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==Authorization== | ==Authorization== | ||
No authorization needed if you have programmed a glass kiln before. Otherwise, talk to Burton. | No authorization needed if you have programmed a glass kiln before. Otherwise, talk to Burton. | ||
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==Use== | ==Use== | ||
The first two programming slots are free to use. The rest are reserved. | The first two programming slots are free to use. The rest are reserved. | ||
[https://pumpingstationone.skedda.com/register?key=11373bf&payload=CfDJ8AhWcCKz7g1DjwN6myjap4cdIEdLCUN78whkwElLjg7vhdI_Fm7_PGyoWzpgWFi1yae6LzzqVdM8dC7bNqpUHlonT2HhMFbiBWr5rLkaT2cXgL-GZPhljdRVuCTgnUUd2g Schedule the kiln use here.] | |||
The manual is [https://www.olympickilns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RTC_1000_Control.pdf available here]. | The manual is [https://www.olympickilns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RTC_1000_Control.pdf available here]. | ||
The heating element buzzes when first heating up. This is normal. If the buzzing comes from within the controller, please let us know, that's a sign of the relay failing. | The heating element buzzes when first heating up. This is normal. If the buzzing comes from within the controller, please let us know, that's a sign of the relay failing. | ||
DO NOT open the kiln when the temperature is above 500°. This shortens the life of the firebrick and causes firebrick grit to fall in on the glass. | |||
==Reference== | |||
===Firing Schedules=== | |||
[https://www.bullseyeglass.com/idealized-firing-graph/ Overview of firing schedule]. | |||
[https://www.bullseyeglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/technotes_04.pdf Explanation of what happens at each stage of the firing schedule] | |||
[https://www.glasscampus.com/tutorials/pdf/Understanding_Firing_Schedules.pdf Really in-depth explanation of glass properties, compatibilities, understanding firing schedules, etc.] | |||
[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0306/4043/9428/files/OceansideCompatibleFiringSchedulesFahrenheit_ba137d5a-38bf-4142-9c2f-0c02e1fe75d7.pdf Oceanside/COE 96 glass firing schedules] | |||
[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0784/2178/6951/files/Basic_Firing_Schedules_2023.pdf Bullseye/COE90 firing schedule]. Note that the scrap glass we have at PS1 is Bullseye. | |||
'''Note that the primary reason for failed firings is too fast of a ramp time on larger pieces. Glass is a bit of an insulator until molten, so heating it too fast stress cracks it. It will shatter apart.''' | |||
===Misc=== | |||
[https://www.bullseyeglass.com/index-of-articles Bullseye Tech Notes] are pretty good.] | |||
[[Category: Small Metals]] | [[Category: Small Metals]] | ||
[[Category:Loaned Equipment]] | [[Category:Loaned Equipment]] | ||
