L&L Easy Fire and Liberty Belle Kiln Elements

JUPITER ELEMENTS - VARIOUS TYPES AVAILABLE
 There are four types of elements available for the Jupiter Series kilns representing improvements we have made over the years. The first change was in January 1996 when we started using a slightly enlarged holder. Then in June of 2004 we introduced an even large holder. Those redesigned element holders have a larger opening for the element to be inserted into. The back of the element holder remains the same so that it fits in the same routed groove in the firebrick of all K and J kilns. MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE ELEMENTS IN YOUR KILN ARE OF THE SAME STYLE. The various types of holders can be mixed without problems, however. Note that all older Econo-Kilns ONLY had the Standard-small elements. OVERVIEW

Standard-Small: Use on any kiln (also K models).

Heavy-Duty-Small: Use on any kiln made after Jan 1, 1996

Standard-Large: Approx 1/2” in diameter. Use on any kiln made after June 1, 2004

Heavy-Duty-Large:  Approx 1/2” in diameter. Use on any kiln made after June 1, 2004 STANDARD-SMALL These elements will fit any Jupiter kiln, Econo-Kiln or K Model kiln made. They have ohms ratings based on cold resistance.

 HEAVY-DUTY-SMALL  As on January 1, 1996 the element holders were enlarged and we offered a heavier-duty element as an option. They are referred to in this parts list as “Heavy-Duty-Small”. They are larger in diameter (approx .38 diameter) than the “Standard-Small” elements (approx .33 diameter) so they won’t fit in the very old original holders. These “Heavy-Duty-Small” Elements have exactly the same wattage or power output as the “Standard-Small” elements. What makes them different is the fact that a heavier gauge wire is used with a lower watt density (watts per square inch of radiating element surface area). They will last longer than standard elements but will not make the kiln heat up any faster.

STANDARD-LARGE: These elements take advantage of the 1/2” diameter size of the newest holder design and the change in resistance when the elements get hot. Elements increase their resistance when they get hot which decreases their power output. By reducing the cold resistance of these elements we can maintain the nominal amperage and watt ratings of the kilns while increasing the actual power output while firing. The larger diameter of the elements allows us the make a superior element design as well. These are standard as of October 1, 2004 and can be used in kilns made since June 1, 2004.

HEAVY-DUTY-LARGE: These elements also take advantage of the size of the newest holder design and the change in resistance when the elements get hot. The larger 1/2” diameter of the elements allows us the make a superior element design as well. In addition, on J2300 kilns, we are putting these elements in series (instead of parallel). This allows for a very thick wire with great stretch ratio and watt density. These are available as an upgrade as of October 1, 2004 and can be used in kilns made since June 1, 2004.

Measure the opening of your element holders. The "small" ones are clearly less than 1/2" (about 1/16" less). The "large" ones are clearly larger than 1/2" (1/16" larger.) If you have a powered bottom, please let us know!

There are four types of elements available for the DaVinci Series kilns. First of all there are the standard elements for 27”, 36” and 45” high Davinci kilns. Then there are the XB and TB high power elements mostly used on 18” high kilns. In June of 2004 we introduced a new large holder. Those redesigned element holders have a larger opening for the element to be inserted into. The back of the element holder remains the same so that it may fit in the same routed groove that is in the firebrick of all DaVinci kilns. All DaVinci elements are heavy-duty. All are wired in parallel except for the X1800 kilns (which are wired with 3 elements in series) and 480 volt (277V) “Wye” elements. MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE ELEMENTS IN YOUR KILN ARE OF THE SAME STYLE. The various types of holders can be mixed without problems, however.

OVERVIEW

Standard-Small: These elements will fit any DaVinci kiln made.

High-Powered-Small: These elements will fit any DaVinci kiln made. They have ohms ratings based on cold resistance. They have more power than the standard watt elements. These are used on XB and TB kilns.

Standard-Large: Approx 1/2” in diameter. Use on any kiln made after June 1, 2004.These elements take advantage of the 1/2” diameter size of the newest holder design and the change in resistance when the elements get hot. Elements increase their resistance when they get hot which decreases their power output. By reducing the cold resistance of these elements we can maintain the nominal amperage and watt ratings of the kilns while increasing the actual power output while firing. The larger diameter of the elements allows us the make a superior element design as well. These are standard as of October 1, 2004 and can be used in kilns made since June 1, 2004.

Measure the opening of your element holders. The "small" ones are clearly less than 1/2" (about 1/16" less). The "large" ones are clearly larger than 1/2" (1/16" larger.) If you have a powered bottom, please let us know!