Long-lasting mercury relays
Mercury relays are standard on this kiln. Industrial-grade mercury relays found in the Pearl-4426 far outlast mechanical relays. The life of the quiet, reliable mercury relay has been measured in millions of on/off cycles.
Heavy-duty kiln
The Paragon Pearl-4426 has 3” thick firebrick sidewalls, bottom, and top. (This is 1/2” thicker than the firebricks in some competitive kilns on the market.) For long life, the kiln has a 1/2” ceramic fiber expansion joint in the center of the firebrick top and bottom. The heavy tubular frame gives the firing chamber rock-steady support.
To keep the electrical components cool, they are mounted inside a ventilated switch box with a double heat shield and the air gap between the kiln and box. Costly heavy-gauge nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature glass-braided insulation.
Easy maintenance
The beautiful Pearl-4426 is designed for easy maintenance. You can quickly remove the top and front sections of the control panel for easy access to the electrical components. The electrical parts are thoughtfully laid out for quick maintenance inside the large control panel. The ventilation slots keep the control panel cool. The control panel includes an on/off switch and two pilot lights.
Special limit thermocouple for greater accuracy
The thermocouple, which is the rod that extends into the firing chamber, senses the temperature, so it is critically important to your firings. The Pearl-4426 comes with a ¼” wide Type-K made with special limit wire for accuracy. The tip of the thermocouple is exposed, which results in rapid temperature response time.
***This kiln is very large and will not fit on a liftgate. The CUSTOMER will be responsible for getting the kiln off of the truck with a forklift. Kiln Frog can only cover the cost of the delivery of the kiln to your location. We cannot be responsible for getting it off the truck. WE RECOMMEND... contacting a local mover to see if they have a forklift, are willing to assist, and at what price.
