#1544 - 44" VENT-A-KILN 500CFM
Standard Vent-A-Kiln pre-engineered systems are available to
ventilate round, octagonal, or any other shape kilns. All systems have a
three-year warranty and are furnished complete with:
- Circular Aluminum Hood
- Two-speed Fan/Blower
- Overhead Counter-weight Pulley System
- 10 feet of Flexible Exhaust Hose and all necessary Clamps
- Externally-mounted Louvered Discharge Plate
Longest Exterior
Kiln Dimension (OD)
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Hood
Diameter
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Hood
Height
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Model
No.
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19 to 23 inches
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27-in.
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5-in.
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1227 or 1227/500
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24 to 28 inches
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32-in.
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6-in.
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1332 or 1332/500
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29 to 33 inches
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37-in.
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7-1/4-in.
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1437 or 1437/500
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34 to 40 inches
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44-in.
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7-1/4-in.
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1544
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41 to 50 inches
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54-in.
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12-in.
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1654
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Pre-Engineered, Variable-Height Electric Kiln Ventilation Systems
Vent-A-Kiln
captures and removes unpleasant fumes, odors, and heat from kilns. It
is a close-capture fume system designed for low cubic-feet per minute
(CFM) and static pressure applications. Standard and custom models are
available for use in schools and in other educational or commercial
facilities by professionals and hobbyists alike.
Kiln Emissions Can Be Harmful
Electric kilns use large quantities of high-current electricity to
generate enough heat to "fire" artwork properly. In some instances,
internal temperatures can exceed 2200º F (1204°C).
During the firing process, the clay medium undergoes a metamorphosis.
Several chemical reactions take place within clays and glazes, causing
various organic and inorganic chemicals and minerals to expel toxic
fumes at high temperatures.
Toxic and odorous fumes can exit the kiln and accumulate to create an
unhealthy and unsafe working environment. Electric kilns also produce
significant levels of heat, which can create unpleasantly warm
conditions in the surrounding area.
Vent-A-Kiln - The First Solution
In 1983, Vent-A-Kiln Corp. recognized these potentially hazardous
problems and developed a solution by creating the world's first
commercially manufactured ventilation system specifically for use with
electric kilns.
Taking advantage of the natural tendency of heat to rise, Vent-A-Kiln
exhausts fumes and heat away from the work area, allowing teachers,
artisans, or others to create new work while ready pieces are firing.
The design incorporates a hood that is lowered close to the top of the
kiln via an overhead pulley and counterweight system. The hood extends
past the exterior dimension of the kiln to ensure effective coverage on
top of and around the source of fumes.
A blower mounted on top of the hood creates a draw on top of the kiln
where heated fumes are already traveling upward. The blower ensures that
the fumes are collected and vented properly. The flexible hose carries
the exhaust to an externally mounted louvered exit plate.