Kiln Building Q&A: Choosing the Right Element for 1500°C Heat

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When building a kiln capable of reaching 1500°C, selecting the right heating element is crucial for achieving desired temperatures, such as 1200°C. The element's wattage must be appropriate to ensure the kiln can reach and maintain high temperatures without overheating. Heat is stored in the refractory materials, which helps regulate temperature within the kiln. It's important to consider that heating elements can indeed become hot enough to fail if not properly managed. Utilizing a PID controller will aid in maintaining consistent temperatures and preventing element damage.
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Hello Everyone,

I've been looking for an answer to problem I have and I'm getting nowhere so I thought asking the question in a place like this might be useful.

I'm planning to build a kiln. I have refractory material that can sustain 1500 degrees celsius. I'm trying to choose an element but I don't understand heat that well.

If I put any element (of reasonable wattage) in their at full power will the inside of the kiln continually get hotter and eventually get to a high temp?

How should I choose an element (I will be putting a PID controller on it by the way) - I want to get heats of up to 1200 degrees celsius.

Does the heat from the element get stored and re-readiated fromt he refractory/walls?

Do heating elements get hot enough that they can melt/destroy themselves?

Thanks in advance,

Maya
 
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