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Janus Dragon
The Janus Dragon is an
industrial furnace that fires both pottery and glass. And
considering its features, it is surprisingly affordable.
The Janus Dragon
exudes power. Its 16,800 watts heat the 24” wide, 24” deep, 27”
high interior to cone 10 with ample power to spare. Dropped,
recessed grooves seat industrial-gauge wall and roof elements.
(You can even order the optional door elements.)
Select between glass
and pottery with the flip of a switch. With the switch in the
glass position, heat comes from the top elements and the middle
sidewall element. With the switch in the pottery position, heat
comes from only the sidewall elements.
In the glass mode,
fuse and sag large glass projects placed on a single shelf. In
the pottery mode, fire to cone 10. You can also fire several
shelves of smaller glass pieces using the pottery mode.
You will be amazed
at the convenience of digital firing. The reliable solid-state
Sentry controller continually monitors the firing so you can
spend your time productively without closely watching the kiln.
(Please remember, however, to check the kiln during firing and
to monitor it near the expected shutoff time.) The sealed touch
pad keeps out dust and is easy to wipe clean.
The controller has
powerful features that you will enjoy using. Yet we have also
worked hard to make the controller user-friendly.
Do you ever wonder
how much electricity your kiln uses? The digital controller can
figure this for you with the press of a button. Find out how
little a kiln actually costs to fire. Learn to conserve energy
by experimenting with firing speed, load density, etc.
The elements in the
roof are mounted in a firebrick “ball” groove that eliminates
element pins. The element coils are wider than the groove
opening, so the elements stay in place without pins. The groove
dissipates heat efficiently.
Extra insulation saves
energy. The 4” thick walls, top and door are made of 3”
firebrick backed by 1” of ceramic fiber block insulation. The
floor is 4 ½” thick firebrick. The extra insulation not only
saves energy but also cools slowly. This gives the
micro-crystalline structure and color of the glaze sufficient
time for full development.
Long-lasting mercury
relays power the elements. A bank of built-in NEC/UL compliant
high-amperage fuses protects the kiln and circuit wiring.
Potters who struggle with top-loading kilns will enjoy the Janus
Dragon. The door swings open wide on a heavy ¾” steel rod with
sealed bearings. Two spring-loaded latches press the door
tightly closed.
The 24” tall stand is
also available with casters for easy moving. The stand is priced
separately from the Janus Dragon. Also available is the 8” tall
stand, which comes with casters.
When ordering a Janus
Dragon, specify whether the stand is to ship separate from the
Janus Dragon or pre-installed and shipped as one unit.
Doorway Clearance
The Janus Dragon will
fit through a 34” doorway if the handles and back element cover
are temporarily removed.
Other Options
Door elements
Stainless steel finish
Orton Kiln Mount Vent,
which mounts to the back of the kiln
Janus Dragon
Features
- Glass/pottery selection switch
- Saves electricity with extra
insulation
- Heating elements in the walls and
roof mounted in recessed grooves
- Cone 10, 2350°F
- 3” insulating firebrick and 1”
non-organic block insulation in walls, top and door: 4”
total thickness
- 4 ½” thick firebrick bottom
- 9 cubic foot Interior: 24" wide x
24" deep x 27" tall
- Long-lasting mercury relays
- Type K thermocouple with ¼”
sheath, or optional Type-S
- Sentry 2.0 controller with
programmed cool-down
- Case temperature at cone 10: 170°F
(compared to 400-500°F for standard firebrick kilns)
- Two tapered peepholes in the side
- UL/CUL & NEC compliant fuses for
safety
- Available in 200, 208, 220, 240,
480 v, 1 & 3 phase
- Proportional power elements for
more even heating
The Furniture
Kit
The furniture kit
consists of carefully selected fireclay shelves and posts for
this particular model. When estimating the price of the kiln,
include the cost of furniture. The furniture allows you to stack
multiple layers of ware. Without it, you could fire only the
ware that would fit on the kiln bottom.
Janus Dragon
Furniture Kit
1 C-30 Shelf (22” x
22” x 1”)
4 - C30H ½ Shelf
1½” wide Square Posts,
8 each of -
4”, 6”, 8” lengths
1 lb. Bag Kiln Wash
Furniture Kit Shipping
Weight: 130 lbs.
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