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..Kiln Parts & Repair
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Kiln Models: KM818 • KM1018 • KM1027 • KM1218 • KM1227 • Other KilnMaster Parts • Manual Kilns
Repair Supplies: Element Pins & Staples • Peephole Plugs • Bricks • Patches & Cement

 

Basic Kiln Repair
 Is Your Kiln Working Right?


Electric kilns with manual controls were little more than giant-sized toasters, but computerized kilns are high-performance machines. The computer controllers demand exact temperatures, specific durations, and precisely controlled heating and cooling curves for optimal firing results. To get peak performance, you have to keep your kiln in peak operating condition. This page lists the parts most commonly needed for maintenance or repair of Skutt's KilnMaster computerized kilns.
We also have parts to Skutt glass kilns! If you don't see the parts you need for your kiln, call us. These are just a few of the parts available from Georgies, and we can quickly get the parts we don't have in stock. We can help find parts for other brands and styles of kilns, too.
Thermocouples
A thermocouple reads the temperature inside the kiln, which tells the computer what to do next. The life of your thermocouple may vary, depending on how often you fire and to what temperature. When the thermocouple stops sending the temperature reading back to the computer, a FAIL message appears on the display. You must replace the thermocouple before the kiln will work again.
Elements & Relays
Kiln elements wear down a little with each firing, like tires on a car with each mile driven. If the elements can't deliver heat as required by the computer, the kiln can't achieve the optimal rate of temperature increase and it shuts down. Relays, which control the flow of power between sections of the kiln, should also be replaced when you install full sets of elements. Worn relays may stay open constantly, allowing sections of the kiln to function at constant "high" settings -- or never shut off.
Kiln element prices in the tables below are for EACH element. When the table shows "2 in kiln," that section of the kiln needs TWO elements at that cost: 2 @ $38 = $76 to replace the elements for that section of your kiln. When you have to replace an element, we recommend replacing all the elements in that section of your kiln at the same time. You might even consider replacing all your kiln elements at the same time: if one is worn to the point of being nonfunctional, others may not be far behind.
All Skutt elements wrap twice in the body of the kiln. They come with connectors and pins. Please specify which voltages and power phase ratings your kiln needs when ordering elements. We stock only Skutt kiln elements. Elements for other kilns may be available from their respective manufacturers by prepaid special order only.

 

KM818 Kiln (chamber 17-1/2 x 18")
Owner's Manual KM418A
(Please tell us if your KM kiln was manufactured before 2006. You may need a different manual.)
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Thermocouple KM1515
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Center Elements
(240-volt)		 KE520
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Top/Bottom Elements
(240-volt)		 KE521
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Kiln Lid
KM434
 (Lid does not come with hinges or hardware.)
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Kiln Bottom Slab
 KM435
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Straight Body Brick
 KM601
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Peephole Brick
 KM604
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Thermocouple Brick
 KM1535
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Terminal Brick
 KM607
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KM1018 Kiln (chamber 23-3/8 x 18")
Owner's Manual KM418A
(Please tell us if your KM kiln was manufactured before 2006. You may need a different manual.)
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Thermocouple KM1515
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Center Elements
(240-volt)		 KE523
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Top/Bottom Elements
(240-volt)		 KE522
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Kiln Lid
KM436
 (Lid does not come with hinges or hardware.)
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Kiln Bottom Slab
 KM437
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Straight Body Brick
 KM602
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Peephole Brick
 KM605
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Thermocouple Brick
 KM1534
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Terminal Brick
 KM608
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KM1027 Kiln (chamber 23-3/8 x 27 ")
Owner's Manual KM418A
(Please tell us if your KM kiln was manufactured before 2006. You may need a different manual.)
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Thermocouple KM1515
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Center Elements
(240-volt)		 KE518
 (4 in kiln: we recommend replacing all)
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Top/Bottom Elements
(240-volt)		 KE514
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Kiln Lid
KM436
 (Lid does not come with hinges or hardware.)
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Kiln Bottom Slab
 KM437
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Straight Body Brick
 KM602
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Peephole Brick
 KM605
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Thermocouple Brick
 KM1534
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Terminal Brick
 KM608
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KM1218 Kiln (chamber 28-1/8 x 18")
Owner's Manual KM418A
(Please tell us if your KM kiln was manufactured before 2006. You may need a different manual.)
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Thermocouple KM1515
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Center Elements
(240-volt)		 KE519C
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing all)
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Top/Bottom Elements
(240-volt)		 KE515C
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Kiln Lid
KM438
 (Lid does not come with hinges or hardware.)
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Kiln Bottom Slab
 KM439
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Straight Body Brick
 KM603
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Peephole Brick
 KM606
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Thermocouple Brick
 KM1532
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Terminal Brick
 KM609
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KM1227-3 Kiln (chamber 28-1/8 x 27 ")
Owner's Manual KM418A
(Please tell us if your KM kiln was manufactured before 2006. You may need a different manual.)
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Thermocouple KM1515
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Center Elements
(240-volt)		 KE519
 (4 in kiln: we recommend replacing all)
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Top/Bottom Elements
(240-volt)		 KE515
 (2 in kiln: we recommend replacing both)
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Kiln Lid
KM438
 (Lid does not come with hinges or hardware.)
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Kiln Bottom Slab
 KM439
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Straight Body Brick
 KM603
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Peephole Brick
 KM606
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Thermocouple Brick
 KM1532
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Terminal Brick
 KM609
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Other KilnMaster Parts
KM412
Thermocouple for KM1 Wall-Mount Controller
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KM0975
Master Harness Wires
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KM1507
Touchpad with Circuit Board
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KM1519
Terminal Strip
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KM1583
Feeder Wire Set (White)
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KM2568
Relay Conversion Kit for KM1027 & KM1227
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KM2569
Relay Conversion Kit for KM818 & KM1018
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KE517A
Nickel Feeder Wire (sold by the inch)
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KM421
NEMA 6-50 240v Wall Receptacle
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Manual Kilns
We have parts and manuals for Skutt kilns with manual controls, and also for Dawson Kiln-Sitters. Please contact us by phone or email for information on availability and prices. These are just a few of the parts we have available.
KM400
Three-Heat Switch (120v or 240v)
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KM403
Infinite Switch (240v)
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KM416
(owners manual?)
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KM1519
(owners manual?)
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Repair Supplies
KM408 • Peep Hole Plugs
These porcelain plugs from Skutt will fit most commercially manufactured kilns and withstand temperatures up to cone 7 (the high end of normal stoneware temperatures).
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KS0290 • Sairset Kiln Cement
For repair of kiln lids and bottom slabs.
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KS0291 • Kiln Patch
For small repairs and filling cracks in firebricks.
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KC2300 • Kiln Caulk
Packaged in a pumpable caulking gun tube, this is a 2300°F product. Fill cracks and fire as soon as the crack is filled: the caulk matures in the firing process.
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We're happy to also offer ITC kiln coating products at Georgies. ITC products repair and extend the life of all kiln interiors made of insulating fire brick, hard brick or fiber blanket. These materials are easily applied (best by spraying, which does require respiratory protection) in a matter of hours and yield outstanding results in greater firing efficiency, lowered fuel and energy costs, and lowered firing time. We stock the ITC100HT coating, and other products are available by special order. Please call or email us for availability and current pricing.
APK23 • Soft Fire Brick
Soft rectangular bricks, easily cut or shaped for many uses. (Call us for speclally shaped kiln replacement bricks.)
Buy 1-11...
12+...
144+
$5.00 ea
$4.25 ea
$3.75 ea
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ELP • Element Pins
Buy 1-5...
6-11..
12+
$3.29 ea
$2.63 ea
$2.30 ea
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ELS • Element Staples
Buy 1-5...
6-11..
12+
$3.79 ea
$3.03 ea
$2.65 ea
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