Aw, Saucy, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's so painful. Often it's the most
painful when there is estrangement, and things left unsaid/undone.

Take care of yourself.

Tina


"saucy" wrote in message
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What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. Even though we had been estranged for many years
it
still tears at my heart. I had to call everyone in our family since no
one
has spoken to her in years besides myself. My sister took it very badly.

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.

Starlia
"Louis Cage" wrote in message
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As mentioned already, check and make sure the kiln is getting power.
Sometimes on a 220v circuit there are two fuses/breakers in the fusebox.
Use a meter to check the power outlet. Check and see if the kiln has
any
internal fuses/breakers. This should take care of it. I have done what
you
did before I started using the timer method. (see below)
Visually inspect the kiln for breaks in the elements. Sometimes the
element
will break and you can hook the two broken ends together and it will
work
for a while. Kiln elements are very brittle after they have been fired
so
be very careful. Also make sure kiln is unplugged before you go messing
with the elements, which are uninsulated wires.
If all else fails, you can order replacement elements. They are not
that
expensive and fairly easy to replace. There is a book, "The Kiln Book"
(what an original title) that should have info to help you (and there is
usually a used copy on Ebay).
Actually forget all that, buy a new kiln and ship your old kiln to me!
Also, one thing I do to help me remember to check the kiln is I set a
kitchen timer for 15 minutes. When it goes off, I check the kiln and
reset
it for another 15 minutes. That way I don't get distracted with
something
else and forget.

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There are no mistakes, only unexplored techniques
"saucy" wrote in message
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Well I finally killed my kiln. I hate having ADHD! UHG! I feel
asleep
today for about an hour and I forgot it was on. When I woke up the
place
smelled funny and I realized I left it on. The glass was in a puddle
and
I
didn't dare open the kiln. When I tried it tonight it won't even heat
above
10 degrees.

Has anyone ever had this happen? Can I get it fixed or do I just need
to
purchase a new kiln?