Comments on: Electric Kiln: Actual Energy Consumption http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/ Decorative Crystalline Glazed Porcelain Artwork: Vases, Bottles, Finial Jars, & Ornaments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:37:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: ShaJa http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-566 ShaJa Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:07:21 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-566 Hi Jesse, We met at Phil's symposium. I am also surprised at the low cost of firing. My electric bill averages $400 a month but I do have a swimming pool pump that sucks it up. Do you have any thoughts on how my L&L Easy Fire e23t and e28s would compare in size to the Jupiter? Thanks Sharon Hi Jesse,
We met at Phil’s symposium. I am also surprised at the low cost of firing. My electric bill averages $400 a month but I do have a swimming pool pump that sucks it up. Do you have any thoughts on how my L&L Easy Fire e23t and e28s would compare in size to the Jupiter?
Thanks
Sharon

]]> By: Raul http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-454 Raul Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:40:43 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-454 Hi again Jesse, I have found out that it is posibble to send your production of electricity into the grid when you're producing more than consuming and therefore use the utility company as a storage, and then withdraw your power when you fire without raising your bill Hi again Jesse, I have found out that it is posibble to send your production of electricity into the grid when you’re producing more than consuming and therefore use the utility company as a storage, and then withdraw your power when you fire without raising your bill

]]> By: Raúl Hernández http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-310 Raúl Hernández Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:01:48 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-310 Hi Jesse, Thanks for your response, I'm thinking more in terms on terms of direct usage of power generated by the turbine (and skip battery storage) to run the kiln, and trying to fire on windy days (very often here), I'll send you more info as this progresses. Raul Hi Jesse,
Thanks for your response, I’m thinking more in terms on terms of direct usage of power generated by the turbine (and skip battery storage) to run the kiln, and trying to fire on windy days (very often here), I’ll send you more info as this progresses.

Raul

]]> By: admin http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-309 admin Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:49:27 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-309 Raúl, I've definitely thought about it; however, the cost of the rechargeable batteries required to provide for a continuous feed of electricity were a bit over budget at the time. I'm actually looking more toward geothermal (and possible solar later) when it comes time to build my next house. I'd keep my overall home & studio energy consumption down that way, and then still fire my kilns "on the grid". I salute your focus though, and would certainly like to be kept apprised of how things go in this regard. ~jesse. Raúl,

I’ve definitely thought about it; however, the cost of the rechargeable batteries required to provide for a continuous feed of electricity were a bit over budget at the time.
I’m actually looking more toward geothermal (and possible solar later) when it comes time to build my next house. I’d keep my overall home & studio energy consumption down that way, and then still fire my kilns “on the grid”.
I salute your focus though, and would certainly like to be kept apprised of how things go in this regard.

~jesse.

]]> By: Raúl Hernández http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-308 Raúl Hernández Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:30:31 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-308 How about using wind turbines &/or solar panels to produce the electricity to fire the kilns, I live in a location with pretty steady wind and lots of sun, I´m looking into how much would the necessary equipment cost to fire a typical paragon VIKING28, to cone 5 or 9 any leads? How about using wind turbines &/or solar panels to produce the electricity to fire the kilns, I live in a location with pretty steady wind and lots of sun, I´m looking into how much would the necessary equipment cost to fire a typical paragon VIKING28, to cone 5 or 9 any leads?

]]> By: Jesse Hull http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-76 Jesse Hull Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:20:26 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-76 Fredrickson's level of experience is certainly something I aspire toward. I remember my University Professor being super charged when the school got one of his electric kilns. -And Del Regno's ideas to overcome the hurdles with using microwaves to heat ceramic sounds like genius. Not discounting the positive environmental impact, I actually look forward to seeing what effects it could produce in terms of the glaze --it has to be different. I'm also curious how they plan to get around the limits of: "microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again". Maybe I should hold on to my fire resistant RAKU jacket, eh? -sorry, just joking ;) In terms of the electrical consumption (off-peak/peak) of my kiln above --as soon as I've taken enough measurements, I'll be sitting down with a rep from the local power company to hash all that out. It may change the way I choose to fire, be billed, or both. Of course, that info will be posted here as well... ~jesse. Fredrickson’s level of experience is certainly something I aspire toward. I remember my University Professor being super charged when the school got one of his electric kilns. -And Del Regno’s ideas to overcome the hurdles with using microwaves to heat ceramic sounds like genius.
Not discounting the positive environmental impact, I actually look forward to seeing what effects it could produce in terms of the glaze –it has to be different.
I’m also curious how they plan to get around the limits of: “microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again”. Maybe I should hold on to my fire resistant RAKU jacket, eh? -sorry, just joking ;)

In terms of the electrical consumption (off-peak/peak) of my kiln above –as soon as I’ve taken enough measurements, I’ll be sitting down with a rep from the local power company to hash all that out. It may change the way I choose to fire, be billed, or both.
Of course, that info will be posted here as well…

~jesse.

]]> By: Mark Cousino http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-74 Mark Cousino Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:47:04 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-74 In keeping in the "green" type of mindset, I have been asking around about how we can curb our hunger for energy. I feel all potters should be an innovative and positive force of change in this movement. ::steps off soapbox:: Currently I have heard some interesting facts concerning the Price of electricity from a brilliant and humble man, Freddy Fredrickson . Could you elaborate about the difference between "off-peak" and "Peak demand" pricing? And about what are the pros and cons of each? PS: Alfred just received government money to research microwave kilns. I've heard whispers of only using 1/10 of the energy, temperature measured on the pot, and extremely fast firings. keep your ear on that. In keeping in the “green” type of mindset, I have been asking around about how we can curb our hunger for energy. I feel all potters should be an innovative and positive force of change in this movement.
::steps off soapbox::
Currently I have heard some interesting facts concerning the Price of electricity from a brilliant and humble man, Freddy Fredrickson . Could you elaborate about the difference between “off-peak” and “Peak demand” pricing? And about what are the pros and cons of each?

PS: Alfred just received government money to research microwave kilns. I’ve heard whispers of only using 1/10 of the energy, temperature measured on the pot, and extremely fast firings. keep your ear on that.

]]> By: Dean Styles http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-68 Dean Styles Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:19:43 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-68 I am new to the field and attempting to make electrically conductive ceramics, so I need to build my own test kiln. Your site has given me real (i.e. numerical) information on kiln construction. Thanks I am new to the field and attempting to make electrically conductive ceramics, so I need to build my own test kiln. Your site has given me real (i.e. numerical) information on kiln construction.

Thanks

]]> By: Sherry Pence http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-55 Sherry Pence Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:51:49 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-55 You are right! When I get back I will have to finally take the plunge and go cone 10 and higher! You are right! When I get back I will have to finally take the plunge and go cone 10 and higher!

]]> By: Jesse Hull http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-54 Jesse Hull Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:16:29 +0000 http://jessehull.com/2008/02/03/electric-kiln-actual-energy-consumption/#comment-54 Thanks Sherry, After seeing how inexpensive it actually is, do you think you'd ever want to try firing a bit hotter than ^5-6, just to see what you get? Maybe after you get back from Korea though, huh?... ~jesse. Thanks Sherry,

After seeing how inexpensive it actually is, do you think you’d ever want to try firing a bit hotter than ^5-6, just to see what you get?
Maybe after you get back from Korea though, huh?…

~jesse.

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