How to Operate a Manual Evenheat Kiln

[@patientspatience2391]

This is the best most detailed video I have seen. I just purchased this kiln. I have a question regarding the electrical outlet. Mine was second hand and did not come with the cord. How do I plug it in!?

[@kathleenfink9380]

This was great! It answered so many questions on the order of operation steps that I could not find in the manuals. What I didn't see was if the upper peephole was closed when the third switch was engaged.

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. In the video I kept the top peep open the whole time. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@faatimaqureshi5464]

Does that make your overall firing time less? I'm about to fire my first bisque in an evenheat 🤞

[@jacquieblondin]

@@faatimaqureshi5464 I did a bisque fire yesterday. I switched up every hour and closed the lid and peeps after 2 hours. The entire firing was 5 hours.

[@jimmurphy5739]

Thanks for taking the time to put this on KZbin. I picked up an Evenheat 3220 manual kiln yesterday from the local want ads and there doesn't appear to be much in the way of manuals and such, so a demonstration of something similar in real life is very helpful!

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. If yours is like mine the instructions are right on the front but I always mess up reading instructions!!!! Best of luck using yours!!!

[@sofiaramosbernal4758]

wow! Thank you soooo much. I just bought this exact model. Would also be interested in seeing a video on a glaze firing and the first Test firing (apply kiln wash)

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. My goal is to make a glaze firing video. Sue McLeod ceramics has great info on kiln wash on her blog. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@gabriellelevesque4185]

I just bought this exact same kiln used. This video is very helpfull, thank you for making it 😊

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@darthnaylor]

This is great! I inherited a similar manual kiln by Sno Industries. They were bought out and it's like they never existed, but this gives me a good starting point to figure the thing out!

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@ChristopherOBrien]

Thank you for making this. I picked up a very similar kiln used and had no luck finding a manual. I only wish mine also had the timer!

[@jacquieblondin]

Thanks for watching. Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@emilyfritz2151]

Thank you so much for this! I just bought this exact model used and have been searching for a tutorial. Would you consider posting a similar one for a glaze firing?

[@jessemarkus4084]

Did you figure this out? I have the same kiln. I think the glaze firing would be the same process.

[@thepaperbackpotter]

I second this! Did either of you figure out how to do a glaze firing with this kiln?

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. For glaze firing it’s the same but I use one hour per switch. Takes longer to cool if firing to cone 6. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@maplesirup666]

Awesome video! I just bought a used kiln just like this one (my frist kiln ever) and I would also be interested in seeing a video on a glaze firing! Thank you! ^^

[@jacquieblondin]

That’s my next KZbin step!

[@faatimaqureshi5464]

Looking forward to seeing one!

[@carriejohnson9093]

​@jacquieblondin you should record that for us please 🙏

[@Dzackman]

Thank you well done

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors in the video. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. My plan is to make a glaze firing video. For glaze firing I switch up each hour, no peeps open, lid closed. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@erinallen6812]

That was great! Thank you! Can you post a video showing a glaze fire with this kiln?

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. My plan is to make a glaze firing video. For glaze firing I switch up each hour, no peeps open, lid closed. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@rachelhartless8457]

I appreciate this video. Your kiln is the most similar to mine that I have seen in a video. I would be curious to know how you do a glaze fire in this kiln as well. I’ve fired my kiln a few times and I feel like it’s going much faster than most videos I’ve seen from others. Wondering if it’s just how my kiln operates, if there’s something wrong with it or I’m doing something wrong.

[@habitudestays]

Do you have a video for a glaze fire?

[@NathalieNadeau-ChamaneUrbaine]

Hi Jacquie! Quick question:-) Do you do the same steps for glaze firing at cone 6?

[@jacquieblondin]

Glaze firing is a bit different and easier. I don’t prop the lid or open the peeps. On my kiln it’s one switch per hour. The entire firing and cooling is longer because it’s much hotter.

[@suzetteheeres2598]

I am very new to pottery and considering getting my own Evenheat Kiln because I'm paying $100 a week in kiln costs at the studio where I take classes. Your video was awesome, gave me hope that this isn't over my head. However, I do have one question, why did you have to vent your kiln if you were using it in an open door garage? Thank you!

[@jacquieblondin]

Good question. I usually keep the garage door closed during firings especially in the winter. Plus this way the organic burns up goes outside rather than within the garage and potentially into the house.

[@Tischlerimkopf]

I Just bought a kiln with Kind of this Setup, instead of the 4 switches IT got 4 lamps(for wach heating) that engage after 75mim( IT says so in the Manual), will be interesting to See how IT works, dont know how high IT can fired tho, there is no Info Plate in the kiln

[@jacquieblondin]

It’s hard to know isn’t it. Not a lot of info available. There must be a manual somewhere for your. Try the Facebook groups Clay buddies or pottery heads for help on the search if Google doesn’t give you what you need. I made a few errors in the video. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. My plan is to make a glaze firing video. For glaze firing I switch up each hour, no peeps open, lid closed. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@Tischlerimkopf]

@@jacquieblondin it turnen out my electrics were not strong enough for the kiln, the fuse popped after 5 min of firing, I bought a New one with less kw/h, and Sold the old, now it works...

[@elisalemieux8424]

I have same kiln, can you share how you glaze fire in it?

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I made a few errors in the video. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. My plan is to make a glaze firing video. For glaze firing I switch up each hour, no peeps open, lid closed. Best of luck using yours!!!

[@sarahlou8095]

What was the fan you turned on, after turning the pottery kiln on? Does your kilns give off any bad gases that can effect our health?

[@jacquieblondin]

Good to know it’s helpful! I have a down draft fan. It pulls those gases and organic burn smells out and through the dryer exhaust tube that goes through to outside. PS I made a few errors in the video. It’s 2 hours for the first switch and 1 hour for each of the others. I have since found out that since I have those little holes drilled in the top, I don’t need to keep one peep open throughout. Plus I have a lid latch that I discovered a year ago! So no more stilts holding the lid open for the first switch. My plan is to make a glaze firing video. For glaze firing I switch up each hour, no peeps open, lid closed. Best of luck using yours!!!