The Mercury lop loading kiln is ideal for home use and professional studios working on a small scale. Our Mercury kiln is constructed with a two-layer efficient insulation comprising of the highest quality insulation brick and ceramic blanket and is enclosed within a high grade folded stainless steel outer frame. Pottery. Our experts are available to answer questions on the Mercury.
65mm Super-efficient Ultralite granular insulation for the floor of the kiln.
Grooved elements for equalised heating throughout the firing chamber.
Type R thermocouple for accuracy and longevity of use.
Three support bricks are in the base to enable a shelf/batt to be placed above the insulation.
Specifications:
Firing Capacity: 30 Litre
Maximum User Temperature (highest temperature the kiln goes too) 1300°C.
Maximum Application Temperature (temperature upon repeated firing use for longevity): 1240°C.
Kiln walls 63.5mm insulation brick plus 19mm backup insulation.
Kiln lid 65mm insulation brick.
Fitted with 76mm castors for ease of movement, with a lockable castor during firing.
Supply Required Single Phase (Amps): 13a.
Supply Required 3 Phase (Amps): n/a.
Warranty Period: 2 years.
Safety features:
Dual contactors provide protection against over fires, when used with Potterycrafts kiln controllers.
Side vent with chimney that can be ducted to atmosphere if required.
Lid vent holes allow venting/cooling of the kiln during the firing process.
Captive interlock safety switch, meaning the kiln will not turn on unless this is locked and in place.
All Potterycrafts kilns are ROHS and WEEE compliant.
For more information about installation, positing and ventilation with your new kiln, please see our support section of the website.
Includes CERA-10+ Controller:
The controller is the latest development in a long series of controllers, they incorporate new software giving improved efficiency and ease of programming together with up-to-date safety and diagnostic features.
CERA-10+ has 32 programs each with 32 segments. This is the ultimate controller offering every option that might be required. Use this controller where many different and complex programs are required regularly. Ideally suited to glass and pottery applications and many scientific, industrial, heat treatment applications.
