Thank you SO MUCH for the information in this video! My husband and I finished the job yesterday and our test firing was perfect! I don’t think I would have attempted it without your instructions. Thanks again!❤
This was a very thorough video, thank you for sharing. It's time to replace my elements and your video will certainly be watched again when they arrive
Really appreciate your explanations and video. I have replaced the thermocouple but not yet the elements, the the thought was giving me a bit of stress. I can do this!!!
THank you so much Ann. We have the same kiln! Mine is 2 years old and I have 110 firings on it!! I have been thinking it was time but I was a bit intimidated!!! I can do it now with your wonderful help!! Now I am off to call L&L!!
We have this same kiln but with the quad elements. So far, it's had over 150 (cone 04, 5 and 6) firings on the original elements and thermocouples. The elements are starting to sag real good though and it's taking over 7 hours for a fast glaze fire. I think I'm going to squeeze in a few more bisque fires before I change everything out!
Thanks Ann! Good timing and really well presented in a very simple way to understand how easy it can be. Just came in from checking my 2nd hand Euclid and the thermocouple has started to toast. I have done 43 glaze ^5/6 firings and I got replacement elements and thermocouple to be on standby a while ago. Hoping to get many more firings before I have to replace the elements. That phone is the handiest tool. Cheers...Freddie
Thanks for posting this video. My elements have finally given out after 20 years. I lost track of the number of firings they've done. I was up to 50 cone 6 glaze firings 10 years ago. I probably have averaged a dozen glaze firings a year in the past 10 years. I definitely got my money's worth with these elements.
Hi Ann, Thank you for this video. It was so very helpful, as I'm pretty sure that my kiln elements need to be replaced. My firings take longer than they're meant to now. Hopefully, now I won't be so nervous about doing it myself.
This did EXACTLY what you wanted it to do for me!! For a very long time I thought you had to have someone do all of this. Seeing you do it is awesome. Thank you always fir everything. Definitely saved this to watch later.
Good job Ann! By the way, you cut the wires using a sheet metal shear. Wire cutters are different and provide more leverage and are easier on the hands. The needle nose pliers can cut wires also, but the gauge of the elements is a bit large in this instance. I really appreciate your videos, they are so well made and instructive. You have a gift.
Thank you SO MUCH for the information in this video! My husband and I finished the job yesterday and our test firing was perfect! I don’t think I would have attempted it without your instructions. Thanks again!❤
So glad it was helpful...just replaced my elements again last week and referenced my own video!😃
I just did a video showing me doing the elements. I was really nervous. Now I need to check my thermocouples. Thanks for showing this
This was a very thorough video, thank you for sharing. It's time to replace my elements and your video will certainly be watched again when they arrive
All I can say is that you are a treasure! Thank you for this!!!
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You so much, I’m hesitating to buy old kiln and scare to changed the elements. Your clip is really helpfu ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for posting this video. Very useful. You are so meticulous! You made it look easy. 👍🏻
Really appreciate your explanations and video. I have replaced the thermocouple but not yet the elements, the the thought was giving me a bit of stress. I can do this!!!
I was intimidated at first as well but as I said, there is lots of support from vendors and the pottery community! Good luck!
Great job showing the whole process. Thanks Ann!
THank you so much Ann. We have the same kiln! Mine is 2 years old and I have 110 firings on it!! I have been thinking it was time but I was a bit intimidated!!! I can do it now with your wonderful help!! Now I am off to call L&L!!
Great...glad it was helpful!
Thank you! So easy to understand watching this.
We have this same kiln but with the quad elements. So far, it's had over 150 (cone 04, 5 and 6) firings on the original elements and thermocouples. The elements are starting to sag real good though and it's taking over 7 hours for a fast glaze fire. I think I'm going to squeeze in a few more bisque fires before I change everything out!
Ann you Rule!
Thanks Ann! Good timing and really well presented in a very simple way to understand how easy it can be. Just came in from checking my 2nd hand Euclid and the thermocouple has started to toast. I have done 43 glaze ^5/6 firings and I got replacement elements and thermocouple to be on standby a while ago. Hoping to get many more firings before I have to replace the elements.
That phone is the handiest tool.
Cheers...Freddie
Thanks Freddie...I think you will see a big difference in firing time etc once you get them in!
Thanks for posting this video. My elements have finally given out after 20 years. I lost track of the number of firings they've done. I was up to 50 cone 6 glaze firings 10 years ago. I probably have averaged a dozen glaze firings a year in the past 10 years. I definitely got my money's worth with these elements.
Glad it helped
Hi Ann, Thank you for this video. It was so very helpful, as I'm pretty sure that my kiln elements need to be replaced. My firings take longer than they're meant to now. Hopefully, now I won't be so nervous about doing it myself.
Glad it was helpful!
This did EXACTLY what you wanted it to do for me!! For a very long time I thought you had to have someone do all of this. Seeing you do it is awesome. Thank you always fir everything. Definitely saved this to watch later.
Awesome! Thanks Michele!
Thanks so much❣️
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Thank you!
Ann, that was very helpful! I’m impressed with the tape on the “kiln stilt trick”. Wise woman
Good job Ann! By the way, you cut the wires using a sheet metal shear. Wire cutters are different and provide more leverage and are easier on the hands. The needle nose pliers can cut wires also, but the gauge of the elements is a bit large in this instance.
I really appreciate your videos, they are so well made and instructive. You have a gift.
Thanks John...yeah, the wire cutters I had could not snip the element ends...I brought a knife to a gun fight so I had to up my weaponry 😀
Good idea taking a picture! Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for watching!