Kiln

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.

Oh, no!! I ahve no idea what you should do - but if it were me, I would get a new kiln if at all possible. That's scary! Maybe call up the place you got the kiln from and ask if they have any idea what the best course of action is. (((((hugs)))))

Once you get it fixed or replaced, get a programable controler and use it to manage your kiln. Susan W

I understand that reservation, but before writing the whole thing off, why not check?

D.

Oh, Starlia, I am so sorry to hear that! (((((((((hugs)))))))))

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

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "saucy" :

]I found out today that my mother ]passed away last night.

oh, dear gods! {{{{{ Starlia }}}}}

prayers incoming for you!

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Thanks to everyone who are sending good vibes and their thoughts! I really need them right now.

We're here for you if you need to vent or weep.

Tina

((((((((Starlia)))))))

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Sending you many big hugs. Shirley

In article , saucy writes

I think it is harder to lose someone with whom we have never been truly in accord, because once they are gone, we feel as if all chance at reconciliation, or understanding is gone.

I can say, though, that in spite of feeling exactly that pain when my mother died in '85, since then I have had many reconciling conversations with her in my own mind. She is much more reasonable now that she is not corporeal, and doesn't have an ego to maintain.

May you be able to find the same kind of peace with your mother, too.

Deirdre

Starlia, I missed this the first time around because kilns are of no interest to me . . . Anyway, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the estrangement ads an extra dimension to your grief. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jewitch

Starlia,

So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.

Oh, ((((((Starlia)))))) :(

I'm so sorry. It doesn't matter that you were estranged. This is still a hard and sad thing for you to have to go through, and I'm sorry. Wish I had better words for you right now.

Laura

Again I thank everyone for their thoughts. I am thankful that in the past few months we had spoken which took several years. At least we said that we loved each other, even though we didn't agree with one another.

What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother passed away last night.>

OH Dear! here's a {{{{{{{ big hug}}}}}

So sorry .... hope you can help your sister through it...

Cheryl of DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

I am so sorry -- from my personal experience it can actualy feel harder to lose someone with whom you still have lots of unfinished business. And, as someone said to me, you not only mourn the mother you lost, you grieve for the mothering you never got.

You will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Elise