Olympic Kiln - SQ169HE

Olympic Kiln - SQ169HE Model - SQ169HE Test Kiln 240 or 208 volt, inside dimensions: 16.5" wide x 9" deep, fires to cone 10 - 2350°F/1260°C Test kiln models are built with Olympic’s proven electrical box design which has heat shields with top and bottom perforations to keep the electrical components cool.  Balanced heating elements insure even heating of the firing chamber under all firing conditions. These models come equipped with pilot light, metal stand, stainless steel jacket, and Bartlett V6-CF electronic controller.  The V6-CF offers multiple features including delay start, preheat, cone offset, skip step and many more for precise firings every time.  Messages and Information are available for reviewing a firing profile before or during the firing, viewing the current segment the firing is in, and cone table for easy look up of temperature and cone number equivalents. Data is entered digitally for the desired cone fire or ramp/hold programming. One-year Limited Kiln Warranty for cone 10 models. multiple features including delay start, preheat, cone offset, skip step and many more for precise firings every time.  Messages and Information are available for reviewing a firing profile before or during the firing, viewing the current segment the firing is in, and cone table for easy look up of temperature and cone number equivalents.  Options include upgrading to the Genesis touchscreen controller, Type S thermocouple, 480 volt, 2 or 3 zone control, vent, and much more!  Furniture kits are available for the Test kilns. The furniture kits include two shelves, an assortment of small 1” x 1” square posts and a one pound bag of kiln wash. Solid State Relay A Solid State Relay is hands down the best investment you can make in your kiln! The relay is what controls the power cycling of the elements in the kiln and they need to be able to withstand a ton of power as they do so. The solid state relays are incredibly efficient compared to the standard mechanical relays and are able to operate at much faster speeds. What this equates to is incredibly tight temperature control for accurate firings, longer element life, and savings on your electrical bill! The standard mechanical relays have moving parts which cause wear and tear over the years and will eventually need to be replaced; however with a solid state relay it's likely to last the entire life of the kiln! You will save money and time by never needing to worry about this in the future! Controller Selection Olympic has close relationships with the manufacturers of a variety of digital controllers. This means you will have nothing but the best the best in terms of performance and accuracy in your firings. With a selection of multiple controllers available - you can choose exactly what fits your needs. Genesis by Barlett Instruments The Genesis is a touch screen option which has extended functionality over traditional button controllers! The Genesis has the ability to store up to 12 different programs - with up to 32 segments per program each! You'll have no trouble adding segments, skipping, or adding temperature along the way. This is a great choice for a controller if you want the features of a smart controller, but want the ease of straightforward programming and use. V6-CF by Barlett Instruments With a numerical keypad and multiple additional buttons to access the various features, it allows the operators to create up to 4 custom firing programs, each including up to 8 segments, and 2 custom firing programs with 16 segments! Need to make adjustments as you go? On-the-fly adjustments to offset the final temperature or skip a segment of the firing program are both available! How about preheating? Check! Cone Fire mode can hold at a temperature of 200F for a specified time before continuing with the firing program. This is quite useful for drying ware. This and many other menu functions are available to provide additional control and create your ideal firing profile. If you're choosing between the V6-CF and RTC-1000, the V6-CF is best used with ceramic firings. 3K-CF by Barlett Instruments The 3K-CF is our basic, no frills controller. It gets the job done, but does not offer nearly as much flexibility as the others. The 3K-CF has the ability to store up to 4 custom firing profiles with up to 8 segments each. While the 3K-CF controller is fantastic, and certainly will help you achieve your end goals - we always recommend an upgrade to one of the other available options. The controller is the heart and brain of your kiln and not something to skimp on! It's what you'll be working with day in and day out, and being able to take advantage of the expanded user interface on the other controllers as well as their overwhelming number of features - we've always found that users are happiest upgrading. This is a good choice if you're only planning to occasionally use your oven and do not want room to expand in the future. Lid Lifter The optional lid lifter lightens the force necessary to operate the kiln lid. It does so with ease and grace and with no negative effects upon the kiln itself. With many of these larger kilns, the lids tend to pack a solid punch when it comes to weight. While they're still manageable without the optional lid lifter, we've always found them to be a joy to use and make our day-to-day lives in the studio that much easier. Stand with caster wheels The standard order of this kiln comes with a stationary stand built to handle the weight, heat, and shape of the kiln. While this works perfectly fine, attempting to move your kiln can be a difficult maneuver and could result in a damaged stand, or worse - a broken kiln! Ordering a stand with caster wheels ensures the whole process of moving your kiln for any reason is a smooth and simple process. No longer worry about if you're running out of room within your garage - you can tuck your kiln away in a corner when it's not in use! And of course - if you're one for moving the kiln around the studio or other rooms, this is essentially a necessity. When ordered with a vent system - make sure to detach first before moving the kiln. Depending on the model, the stand will vary in height. Its primary use is for mobility. Power Interrupt Switch / Automatic Lid Shutoff The power interrupt switch is a useful safety feature which removes power from the heating elements of your kiln once it is opened, and reapplies the power once the lid has been closed. If you believe you'd ever like to open the kiln during firing, the power interrupt switch is a highly recommended addition to your new purchase. Dual Media Lid Element With the dual media lid element, turn this kiln into a 1-2 punch champion! You'll be able to not only fire your ceramics pieces, but also use this kiln for all your glass fusing needs. Don't limit yourself and instead keep your options open for working with both mediums! We often find that our customers regularly come back to purchase a second kiln dedicated to glass - Save yourself some time and money by ensuring your kiln does it all!