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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Kilns made outside the UK have been re-engineered to work on a single-phase 230V-240V mains supply. They've been comprehensively tested and CE Marked to comply with EU safety standards.
UK voltage used to be 240V and European used to be 220V. The EU decided to harmonise the voltage to 230V, but the implementation costs were too high for almost no real benefit. So, to appear harmonised, the legal voltage limits were changed to 230V, but within the range 216V-253V. Generally, in the UK, 240V is a reliable average.
The elements in ceramic-fibre kilns are safely embedded in the fibre. The elements in firebrick kilns are turned off by a legally-necessary lid or door safety switch. However, never get careless: kilns are very hot and connected to the mains.
UK SAFETY REGULATIONS
It'll be too late to think about safety practices and equipment after an accident. Apart from kiln accessories, the on-line shop includes heat resistant ceramic blocks and cloths, digital reminder-timers, fire extinguishers, heat-resistant gloves, and glare-resistant glasses.
It's important to have your fire extinguisher near your kiln. Read the instructions as soon as you unpack it, learn how to treat burns, buy a basic first aid kit, and fit a smoke alarm.
For private home use, check your building and contents insurance for relevant exclusions. For business use, you'll need public liability insurance and will have to comply with health and safety regulations.
Businesses and course providers might have to get change-of-use planning consent for proposed building changes and provide staff training, safety glasses, fire extinguishers, first-aid materials, disabled access, a bathroom, and fire exits.
SHELF KITS
A recommended general-purpose furniture kit is included in the price. However, extra shelf kits allow you to stack your work, optimise your use of the firing chamber volume, and your time. You can buy extra shelves in the on-line shop.
It's very important to understand what the shelf kit consists of, why you might need a different one, and why you might need more than one. If you're not sure, go back and read more before completing your order.
For enamelling and glass fusing, you'll need to put kiln paper on the shelf to stop anything sticking: it's simpler and cleaner to use than glass separator. You can buy shelf paper in the on-line shop.
Remember that glass needs radiant heat and will fuse, sag, or slump better on one shelf than between stacked shelves.
GUARANTEES AND PARTS
All new kilns are guaranteed for 12 months, and user-fitted spare parts for 90 days. In the very unlikely event of a fault, find your invoice or other proof of purchase and call: even if you bought the kiln from a reseller.
USING THE SHOP
Look through the items listed in the table below. After the table, there's an order form: copy the description of the items you want into the first text box, complete the form, and click the send button.
The automated system does not send confirmation emails. However, it will transfer you to the Cherry Heaven Thank You page so that you know your order form was submitted correctly and can learn about our trading ethics.
KITIKI MINI-KILN
UK £
Mini-Kiln
324.95
KITIKI MINI-KILN: PARTS
UK £
Mini-Kiln fibre shelf for Art Clay and PMC
7.25
Mini-Kiln thermocouple
22.50
Mini-Kiln ceramic-fibre muffle with 230V element
110.00
Mini-Kiln 4-key digital controller
95.00
Mini-Kiln relay
35.00
Mini-Kiln mains panel-switch
22.50
Mini-Kiln door with hinge, handle, and catch
65.00
KILN ACCESSORIES: TIMERS
UK £
digital timer
9.95
KILN ACCESSORIES: PYROMETERS
UK £
digital pyrometer
54.95
KILN ACCESSORIES: FIRING BLOCKS
UK £
ceramic-fibre block 150mm x 100mm x 50mm
3.45
KILN ACCESSORIES: FIRING CLOTHS
UK £
ceramic-fibre cloth 225mm x 150mm x 6mm
3.45
KILN ACCESSORIES: BULLSEYE THINFIRE KILN PAPER
UK £
kiln paper one sheet 520mm x 520mm
2.95
kiln paper four sheets 520mm x 520mm
11.45
kiln paper ten sheets 520mm x 520mm
27.50
KILN ACCESSORIES: VERMICULITE
UK £
vermiculite particles 1 litre
5.95
SAFETY ACCESSORIES: HOT GLOVES
UK £
heat-resistant safety gloves
19.95
SAFETY ACCESSORIES: PROTECTIVE GLASSES
UK £
clear safety glasses
3.95
SAFETY ACCESSORIES: HOT GLASSES
UK £
glare-resistant safety glasses
16.95
SAFETY ACCESSORIES: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
UK £
fire extinguisher dry powder
17.50
This is a Cherry Heaven Internet Shop. Cherry Heaven Limited is registered in England, company number 2675608. The Data Protection registration number is Z6018396. The VAT number is 538799574.
If you don't want to use your debit or credit card on the internet, you can call or post a cheque. Make sure you write the cheque to Cherry Heaven, not Mini-Kiln. The address is:
THE DELIVERY AND PAYMENT FORM
Please complete and check your order carefully before sending it. The address is the address for the invoice. If you want your choices sending to a different address, use the first text box.