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kiln repair C Ryman 12-20-2006
Posted by C Ryman on December 20, 2006, 8:57 pm
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Hi all,
I'm have replaced the elements in my old Aim kiln. I need some help
with the electrical part. First the elements did not heat up so I
messed the washer placement on one set and blew the circuit breaker.

First, I have black wires and white wires. Does one end of the element
go on the white and the other end go on the black? (It has 2 sets of
elements).
Second, does the lead wire go in between washers or next to the bare
element wire. My husband had to get that apart for me so I didn't see
how it was stacked with the 3 washers.
Good news is I think the controller may still work despite sparks
flying out of it.

Thanks,
Connie





Posted by Javahut on December 20, 2006, 9:52 pm
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> Hi all,
> I'm have replaced the elements in my old Aim kiln. I need some help
> with the electrical part. First the elements did not heat up so I
> messed the washer placement on one set and blew the circuit breaker.
>
> First, I have black wires and white wires. Does one end of the element
> go on the white and the other end go on the black? (It has 2 sets of
> elements).
> Second, does the lead wire go in between washers or next to the bare
> element wire. My husband had to get that apart for me so I didn't see
> how it was stacked with the 3 washers.
> Good news is I think the controller may still work despite sparks
> flying out of it.
>
> Thanks,
> Connie
>
Connie, ? Ever consider sending a note or calling AIM to know how they
built it? The controller generally runs on 110, the elements are 220,
depending on model . But if you call, I bet they tell you how they built
them, just a thought though, most of it is common sense,



Posted by C Ryman on December 21, 2006, 8:08 pm
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OK, the controller is a stand alone, not part of the kiln, so maybe I'll
take that out of the loop first. The wiring to the infinite switch looked
pretty simple, but apparently not simple enough for me.
I'll see if I can call AIM on Saturday, though it is pretty close to XMAS.
Thanks,
--
Connie Ryman
Cryman Studio

>
>> Hi all,
>> I'm have replaced the elements in my old Aim kiln. I need some help
>> with the electrical part. First the elements did not heat up so I
>> messed the washer placement on one set and blew the circuit breaker.
>>
>> First, I have black wires and white wires. Does one end of the element
>> go on the white and the other end go on the black? (It has 2 sets of
>> elements).
>> Second, does the lead wire go in between washers or next to the bare
>> element wire. My husband had to get that apart for me so I didn't see
>> how it was stacked with the 3 washers.
>> Good news is I think the controller may still work despite sparks
>> flying out of it.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Connie
>>
> Connie, ? Ever consider sending a note or calling AIM to know how they
> built it? The controller generally runs on 110, the elements are 220,
> depending on model . But if you call, I bet they tell you how they built
> them, just a thought though, most of it is common sense,
>
>



Posted by nJb on December 23, 2006, 12:59 am
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C Ryman wrote:

> OK, the controller is a stand alone, not part of the kiln, so maybe I'll
> take that out of the loop first. The wiring to the infinite switch looked
> pretty simple, but apparently not simple enough for me.
> I'll see if I can call AIM on Saturday, though it is pretty close to XMAS.
> Thanks,

With a stand alone controller I would bypass the infinite switch as long
as you're messing with the wiring.

Jack

Posted by Moonraker on December 20, 2006, 10:31 pm
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> Hi all,
>
> First, I have black wires and white wires. Does one end of the element
> go on the white and the other end go on the black? (It has 2 sets of
> elements).

Take Java's advice and call AIM customer service. maybe they can email you
the wiring diagram.

> Second, does the lead wire go in between washers or next to the bare
> element wire. My husband had to get that apart for me so I didn't see
> how it was stacked with the 3 washers.

Washer, wire, washer, wire, washer.


> Good news is I think the controller may still work despite sparks
> flying out of it.
>
Is yer fire extinguisher handy and the premiums paid on the insurance? He,
he.



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