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Old 2012-08-20, 9:43am
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Default kiln - what to do?

I'm in a position where I can think about either getting a digital controller to add to my old kiln or buy new. I sure am tired of staying awake just to twitch the dial about.

This is what I've got


And I'll keep it no matter what - I've got an itch to try slumping & it would do well for that. But it's really not economical for just annealing.

So - recommendations?

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Old 2012-08-20, 9:49am
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I would go with a glass hive
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Old 2012-08-20, 10:38am
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I agree, for the money Glass Hive is a really good deal...and it sure doesn't hurt to have a back-up kiln so hanging onto your current kiln's a great idea.
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Old 2012-08-20, 5:29pm
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Glass Hive. Look no further.
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Old 2012-08-20, 6:38pm
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Get the "Glass Hive" and be done with it !
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Old 2012-08-20, 7:36pm
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Glass hive
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Old 2012-08-20, 9:10pm
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Seems to be unanimous. Darn. I just missed the sale they had going.

thanks for the replies - very helpful to know it seems to be the choice by far.

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Old 2012-08-21, 6:34am
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they have sales all the time. just FYI there is usually at least a 4 week wait time on a glass hive kiln.
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