Olympic Kiln - Tophat 2814E

Olympic Kiln - Tophat 2814E   Olympic TopHat models can be used for heat-treating, ceramics, raku and glass firings. The unique design of the kiln, with the lifted firing chamber, retains the heat within the firing chamber even when opened. Once the firing chamber is lifted by a hand crank, accessibility is available from all sides making it easy for loading and unloading of ware. TopHat models have lid elements for glass fusing and high fire to cone 10, 2350°F/1288°C for glass casting, pottery and ceramics. Solid State Relay A Solid State Relay is hands down the best investment you can make in your kiln! The relay is what controls the power cycling of the elements in the kiln and they need to be able to withstand a ton of power as they do so. The solid state relays are incredibly efficient compared to the standard mechanical relays and are able to operate at much faster speeds. What this equates to is incredibly tight temperature control for accurate firings, longer element life, and