Meets requirements for Pmc. Fire in easy to perform. Compact and readily portable. Included shelf and stand handy and versatile.
Very nice furnace, it heats up to 2100 f within 8-10 minutes
Company is friendly, easy to talk to (English speaking) and knowledgeable in their product operation
year and half still going. Digital read out is is not displaying 1 digit anymore but still firing up.
I bought this kiln here on Amazon 5 years ago for annealing my borosilicate class pieces. It's still working as well as the day I first got it and I'm very satisfied with this purchase. The only thing I will suggest is that if you're looking for a long term use get one that has a finished coating on it as mine is now covered in rust on the outside. That might also have something to do with the fact that I live in a damp climate and it's always in my garage. The rust doesn't effect the usage at all but just looks like it isn't loved. If I could have a do-over I would have sprung for a colored one 😊
Easy to use, performs as advertised
Feature Product
- Weighs just 12 lbs, ultra-portable with carrying handle
- Heats to 2200°F (1200°C) within 8 to 10 minutes
- Has a large firing chamber (6" x 6" x 5") with a front-loading door for easy access
- Designed with a digital temperature controller (1500 watts of power) to handle multiple projects
- Perfect for precious metal clay, ceramics, enameling, glass fusing, bead making, jewelry making applications, and more
Description
The RapidFire offers the ultimate combination of portability, function, and performance demanded by professional artists, at a fraction of the cost of The RapidFire Pro-L offers the ultimate combination of portability, function, and performance demanded by professional artists, at a fraction of the cost of comparative products. It is the ideal solution for jewelry, metal clay, and ceramic firing. Comes complete with a digital control panel, embedded heating element, a 6" x 5" x 6" firing chamber, 1500 watts of power, and a wide opening door. And at just 12 lbs, it's light enough to take with you on the go. RapidFire kilns are also available with programmable ramping controllers. Using innovating technology and high-temperature thermocouples, this unit managed to distribute heat efficiently, and will heat up to 2200°F (1205°C). At 100% heating times of less than 10 minutes, the RapidFire pro will help you manage both time and costs; therefore ensuring that you can focus on your projects. *Please note that due to the nature of raw steel under extreme temperatures, the steel surface will experience tempering and coloration changes over time. RapidFire kilns are also available with programmable ramping controllers.
Additional Features & Specifications:
Outside Dimensions: 8" x 7" x 13" (width x diameter x height).
Firing Chamber Dimensions: 6" x 5" x 6" (width x diameter x height).
Product Weight: 12 Lbs.
Maximum Heating Temperature : 2200°F (1205°C).
Power: 1500 watts with a standard 15 Amp circuit.
Coiled Type Resistance Wire.
Controller Type: Digital. WARNING: Not for use for wax burnouts. Please see our Amazon listings ASIN: B07H43Q81K or B07GWX18K9.
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I love this kiln! The kiln I used previously took hours to get to temp but this amazing little kiln is ready to go in minutes. I have had it for a little over a year and I use it regularly for enameling.
If I could make one change, I would put a knob or handle on the door. When enameling I am opening and closing the door a lot and a handle would make that more convenient.
Overall, I am super pleased with it and it is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry making equipment.
Great little kiln for what ai need
I purchased my Rapidfire furnace on eBay and it works exactly as advertised - extremely fast heat up, easy to use digital temperature control, and the exterior shell is stainless steel so the furnace shell should last a long time.
Ordinary steel shell furnaces usually rust out after a few years, so the stainless shell is a big improvement.
My initial concern that the furnace shell might be too thin, flexible or flimsy from seeing it in the photos, but the unit proved to be quite rugged and solid so it did not disappoint me at all.
Some things to consider:
1. Initial burnout instructions say the furnace will smoke a little during the process of breaking it in by gradual temperature increases. Well, it smoked more than a little - the smoke became alarming, and some people might be thinking the wiring inside the furnace was burning up. Not so. It's only the thermal insulation that is smoking, not the wiring. And that smoke is enough to drive you out of the room, so your initial burn-in is best done outdoors on a concrete patio or on bricks, and preferably on a windy day.
At 1700 F., the inside of the furnace turns black, but as the burnout process continues, most of the black coating turns to white again after it reaches 2100 F. The Gemcolite thermal insulation outgasses smoke until it has been completely burned-in. The smoke smells similar to burning plastic but it goes away after about 20 minutes of firing and the furnace becomes odorless.
2. The upper furnace shell does get hot enough to burn fingers so you need to wear gloves to open and close the catch on the furnace door. The lower shell housing the electronics stays cool enough. It has a cooling fan removing any excess heat in the electronics section. It seems like a good idea to reset the temperature to zero and leave the fan powered on for about a hour after you are done with the furnace, to keep cooling the electronics as the furnace stays hot for a long time after power is off.
3. A furnace door handle would be useful along with a different latching system, but the latch does the job without burned fingers if you wear gloves. The latch is similar to a suitcase latch but a bit awkward to use with heavy thermal gloves on.
You definitely would not want this furnace running unattended if you have small children in the home, as the metal shell gets quite hot and curious little hands might be in for a shock when exploring the line voltage terminals between the top and bottom half of the furnace. As with any other high temperature furnace, carelessness usually results in someone getting burned.
4. A more detailed set of instructions for the digital controller would be helpful so if you accidentally push the wrong button, you won't have to worry about messing up some factory setting. The current instructions say don't touch the "set" button and the > button, but offers no clue as to what happens if you push the wrong button or how to reset it to factory default settings. Digital controllers come with very detailed instructions so the furnace manufacturer should pass those along to the customer even if the only two buttons you actually need are the up and down buttons.
Overall I like the Rapidfire because it is well built, amazingly fast heating, and has a bit higher maximum temperature than some larger furnaces, and it can do the job. It is a wonderful alternative for those small firing jobs and a lot faster than a larger sized kiln.
Good quality
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