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Old 2006-12-21, 8:36pm
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Question Any programmable digi controller leads?

I am in an end of year rush for write-offs and need to find an *easy to use* programmable digital controller, 120 V that is sold separately from a kiln. I have used Paragon controllers before and they're a piece of cake to use, but my web surfing is coming up dry.

Any leads or other brand suggestions?
I hope someone has some great answer! Thanks.
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Old 2006-12-22, 1:07am
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Fuji makes a few that look pretty interesting:

http://www.ttiglobal.com/

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Old 2006-12-22, 6:05am
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If you want an easy to use,Ready made. Plug in controller.
I make the HotassTools Kiln controller. Controller web page

Only thing is They are not real expensive if your looking for a big write off
Set point controllers are $200 shipped and 30 step ramp/soak programable models are $320 shipped.
I also have a pc linakable kiln controller.
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Old 2006-12-22, 10:10am
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smutboy,
can these controllers be used to control a porcelain firing (2250 degree F)?

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Old 2006-12-22, 12:38pm
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can these controllers be used to control a porcelain firing (2250 degree F)?
Yes the controllers will work with temps that high but the type K thermo couple supplied has a top range of 2372F
So any thing higher then that would need a type S thermocouple Good to 3,092F
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Old 2006-12-22, 8:03pm
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That's a great link, Smutboy. I also found this at ArrowSprings
http://www.arrowsprings.com/html/kil...ntrollers.html
It seems better just to get the $320.00 though, over the $475.00. The one I have right now is like the $200.00 one Hotass Glass sells.

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Old 2006-12-22, 10:46pm
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The $320 controller has a lot more uses then the $200 one.
Like if you plan on fusing or slumping and want the ability to have it run a programed temp profile. To have it ramp up or down. Rather then just being able to hold at one set point like the $200 model. and its super easy to program and use.

Then there is the PC linkable model.
That you can hook in a serial port on a windows XP computer and you can use your computer to set your programs and make changes to the controllers settings, Monitor your kiln temps and the ability to record/play back log files of your kiln temps. And is the easiest of all ramping controllers to program threw the PC.
That one is normaly priced at $520.00 But is on sale till after the new year for $420
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