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The GL-18ADTSD digital kiln fires from the top, three sides, and door for unsurpassed heat distribution. Use the kiln’s side heat for taller projects such as drop-out vases sagged through a ring mold. Side elements, seated in dropped, recessed brick grooves, span the three walls.
Model: | Paragon GL18ADTSD |
Dimensions Inside: | 18" (width) x 18" (depth) x 13" (height) |
Dimensions Outside: | 34.5" (width) x 28" (depth) x 25.5" (height) |
Shelf Size: | 17" X 17" X 5/8” - NOT INCLUDED |
Elements: | Top, Side, and Door Elements |
Max Temp: | Fires to 1700° F |
Voltage: | 240 volts |
Amperage: | 20 amps |
Watts: | 4800 watts |
Receptacle: | 6-20R |
Shipping Weight: | 270 lbs. (Freight) |
Mercury Relays
The mercury relay is quiet and reliable. The life of a mercury relay has been measured in millions of on/off cycles and outlast the standard mechanical relays.
The GL-18ADTSD digital kiln is 13” high inside with room to bend glass for curved windows or cabinet doors and to repair lampshades. Make glass-fused platters. Crack the door to rake or emboss designs in the glass. Make small-to-medium sized castings and pâte de verre.
Thermocouple with “special limit” wire
The thermocouple senses temperature inside the kiln. It is the small rod that extends into the firing chamber. The ¼” wide Type-K, 14-gauge, exposed-tip thermocouple is made with special-limit wire for superior accuracy. The exposed tip gives the controller a fast response time for even temperatures during holds. The thermocouple is made in America to our exacting standards.
Engineered for Reliability
Paragon’s GL-series are made for years of rigorous firing, as artists all over America can attest. The insulating firebrick, wrapped in heavy-gauge steel, soak up the heat for slow, efficient cooling. A double heat shield and the air gap between the kiln and ventilated switch box help keep electrical components cool for long, trouble-free service. Costly heavy-gauge nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature glass-braided insulation. The thermocouple, which senses temperature inside the kiln, is protected with a high-nickel stainless steel sheath for long life.
The GL-series lid elements are mounted in pinless grooves. The GL-series lid elements use an element groove that eliminates element pins. The element coils are wider than the groove opening, so the elements stay in place without pins. The elements in the walls are seated and protected in dropped, recessed grooves.
The spring-pressure latch and a ½" recess around the edge of the firebrick door keep the door tightly closed. The door remains rock-steady on a heavy hinge shaft. Four hand lifts aid moving. The base is open in the back and slotted to dissipate heat.
I have been using my GL18 for about a month now and love it! There were a few hiccups during the production of the kiln (I upgraded to solid state relays) and Kiln Frog was invaluable keeping me up to date on production and delivery. Would definitely make sure I use Kiln Frog again to purchase a kiln
Hello Andrea,
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback! We are so happy we were able to help you and that you like your GL 18 so much! We appreciate your input and we're looking forward to assisting you with other purchases in the future! If you have more details or suggestions, feel free to reach out at customerservice@kilnfrog.com or via phone 361-596-3764.
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