AMACO Excel EX-365SF Electric Kiln with EZ-Lift, 240V Single Phase, Cone 10
Features
- Fires to Cone 10, with cone settings from 022 to 10 for bisque, low-fire and high-fire work
- 22 3/4 in x 27 in deep chamber (6.57 cu ft), 3 in insulating firebrick, six Kanthal A-1 elements
- EZ-Lift spring-loaded hinge plus a two-position steel lid brace for safer loading
- Select Fire controller: Cone Fire mode (slow, medium or fast), Ramp/Hold programs, delay start and alarm
- Reversible lid and bottom slabs for longer kiln life
- 240V single phase, 48 A, 7 ft cord with NEMA 6-50 plug; two-year AMACO warranty
Getting started
- 1
Set the kiln on its stand in a ventilated room. Keep it at least 18 in from walls, shelving and other kilns, on bare concrete or on 2 in of masonry that reaches 12 in past the kiln.
- 2
Have an electrician run a dedicated 240V single-phase line (60 A breaker, 6 gauge copper wire) to a NEMA 6-50 receptacle, and check it against the kiln's serial plate. Never use an extension cord.
- 3
Tension the EZ-Lift springs before first use, following the steps in AMACO's manual. They ship de-tensioned.
- 4
Brush kiln shelf wash on one side of each shelf and let it dry overnight. Never wash the kiln walls or lid.
- 5
Test fire with only shelves in the kiln, the first layer on 1 in posts: Cone 04, medium speed, no hold, no preheat.
- 6
Load only bone-dry ware. Keep pieces 1 in from the elements and at least 2 in below the lid.
- 7
Fire with a downdraft vent, such as AMACO's KilnVent. Without one, leave the top peephole plug out.
Specifications
| Brand | AMACO |
|---|---|
| Model | 25114P |
| Max temperature | Cone 10 (2345°F) |
| Capacity | 6.57 cu ft |
| Interior | 22 3/4 in diameter x 27 in deep |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Amps | 48 A |
| Electrical | 60 A breaker, 6 gauge copper wire, NEMA 6-50 plug |
| Outside | about 35 W x 31 D x 42 3/4 H in, including the control box and stand |
| Controller | Select Fire digital controller |
| Ships from | Old Potters · Middletown, NY |
| Delivery | Ships free by LTL freight truck from Old Potters, within the contiguous US. The carrier calls ahead to book a delivery time; inspect the kiln and note any damage on the delivery receipt before you sign. |
| Returns | Final sale. Kilns can't be returned, so have your electrician check the circuit against the Voltage, Phase, Amps and Electrical lines before you order. |
Overview
The AMACO Excel EX-365SF is a tall, roomy electric kiln for potters ready to fire bigger loads. Its 6.57 cubic foot chamber is 22 3/4 inches across and 27 inches deep. It is built with 3 inch insulating firebrick and six Kanthal A-1 elements, and it fires to Cone 10. This version has AMACO's EZ-Lift, a heavy-duty spring-loaded hinge that makes the lid much easier to raise and lower. The built-in Select Fire controller fires by cone or runs your own ramp and hold schedules. It needs a dedicated 240V single-phase circuit: AMACO rates it at 48 amps and calls for a 60 amp breaker, 6 gauge copper wire and a NEMA 6-50 receptacle.