Skutt KM1027-3 Kiln

Skutt KM1027-3 Kiln

The Skutt KM1027-3 Electric Pottery Kiln is Skutt's even-firing powerhouse. Sometimes called the energy saver, it is known for its ease in reaching cone 10: with its 3 inch firebrick it reaches cone 10 in 240 or 208 volt, single or 3 phase, time and time again. The 6.4 cubic foot firing chamber provides plenty of room for larger stoneware or porcelain loads, and adding the Skutt EnviroVent helps you get the most from the kiln's automatic firing capabilities.

Key Features

• Reaches cone 10 (2350 degrees) with 3 inch firebrick
• 6.4 cu. ft. firing chamber for larger stoneware or porcelain loads
• Spring-assisted Lid Lifter included, so light you can lift the lid with a finger
• Programmable controller: up to 32 segments using Ramp and Hold, store up to 12 programs, or use the factory programs in ConeFire Mode
• Built-in diagnostics and current sensing, so you can read amperage and voltage to your repair technician over the phone
• Sectional design for easier moving, repair and replacement
• Balanced elements with twice the element grooves for longer element life
• Exposed thermocouple, with an extra one included

Specifications

Feature Details

Lid Lifter

All Skutt 10 and 12-sided kilns come with a Lid Lifter as a standard feature. These spring-assisted lids are so light you can lift them with a finger. Compare them to other brands and you will feel the difference.

Every Skutt lid is coated with a strong, long lasting refractory cement that prevents brick dust from falling into the kiln and improves the lid's structural integrity. Since both sides are coated, the lid can be reversed for double the life.

A 2-position lid brace is included for additional safety and convenience.

Sophisticated, Yet Easy to Use

• Write your own firing programs with up to 32 segments using Ramp and Hold. Now you can store up to 12 programs.
• … or use the tried and true factory set programs in ConeFire Mode.
• Built-in diagnostics give you or our technicians the ability to diagnose kiln problems with just a few button presses.
• New safety features help prevent accidental starts and overfires.
• New software keeps track of your firing costs and the number of firings.
• Fuse glass, slow cool cone 6 glazes, grow crystals… whatever you want to program, this controller can handle.

Current Sensing Technology

Skutt is one of the few brands that installs a Current Sensor in every KilnMaster Kiln. This allows you to read the amperage of each section of the kiln as well as the voltage and voltage under load.

Now with the touch of a few buttons you can give those readings over the phone to your kiln repair technician so they can troubleshoot the problem and make sure they have the correct parts when they come out for the repair. This saves time and money.

Prior to the use of these current sensors someone would have to come to your house and test the amperage and voltage inside the control box with live wires exposed. This system is much safer.

Sectional Design

Sectional design is a good idea on so many levels.

Moving: Imagine trying to move a kiln into the basement or through a narrow door without being able to break it down into sections.

Repair: No more standing on your head in the kiln to replace those bottom elements or removing every brick in the kiln to get to the one you want to replace. Just remove the control box, unhook the buckles and place the section you want to work on on a table.

Replacement: We hope nothing really bad happens to your kiln … but … if it does, isn't it nice to know you can replace one bad section instead of the whole kiln?

Balanced Elements

A large amount of the heat you lose in your kiln passes through the lid and slab of your kiln. To compensate for this, Skutt directs more heat to these areas when they design the elements. The fact that we have twice the element grooves in our kilns gives us more design flexibility than some of our competitors.

It also gives you more loading options since it is always recommended to have at least one element radiating between each layer of shelves. Oh and by the way, twice the grooves means you get twice the amount of element wire, which means each element doesn't have to work as hard, which means longer element life! Whew!

The Thermocouple

• Exposed thermocouple equals faster reaction time and higher accuracy.
• Inexpensive, plus we give you an extra one when you buy your kiln.
• Easy and quick to replace.
• Type S (Platinum) upgrades available.

Questions? Call us at 1-888-774-2529.