Little Dipper Crucible Kiln - 240 Volt - Width: 7.5" - Height: 7.5" - Depth: 8.8" - Paragon

The Little Dipper glass blower’s kiln will give you the freedom to enjoy crucible firing in a small space. Mix your own custom glass colors. Make paperweights, blown vessels, stringers, and much more. Imagine pulling your own neon tubing in this affordable kiln.

Crucible Cover, Extra Insulation, Recessed Grooves, K-25 Firebricks
 

The firebrick top is held in place with two spring latches. (For easy replacement, the top does not have a hinge.) Access the crucible through a 6” hole in the firebrick top. A firebrick crucible cover is placed over the 6” hole. The cover has a wooden handle, stainless steel band, and a 1/2” lip that fits into the crucible hole.

The Little Dipper’s walls, top, and bottom are made of 3” high temperature K-25 firebricks. These bricks are 20% thicker than standard 2 1/2” firebricks and designed for prolonged high temperature holds. For extra insulation, the walls are wrapped with a ceramic fiber blanket, which is behind the stainless steel case. With the extra insulation and heavy-duty elements, the Little Dipper is reliable even during very long heat soaks. For easy maintenance, tighten the stainless steel top band and kiln case with the case adjustment screws.

The heating elements are seated and protected in dropped, recessed sidewall grooves. The built-in stand comes with mar-proof plastic feet and provides the firebrick bottom with a full layer of sheet metal support.

Platinum Thermocouple

The deluxe S-Type platinum thermocouple with ceramic protection tube is standard on the Little Dipper kiln. This deluxe thermocouple, usually found on large, expensive kilns, far outlasts the standard K-Type.

Quality Components
 

Wires are fastened to the elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many years in Paragon kilns.

A Convenient Digital Controller
 

The Little Dipper includes the Paragon Touch Express digital controller by Bartlett Instrument Company . Because of the extended holds at high temperatures, the controller is in a separate wall-mounted panel. This keeps the controller away from the heat for longer life. The control panel is attached to the kiln with 6’ cables. The Paragon Touch Express is user friendly and comes with a detailed instruction manual. For easy reference, place the Quick Start Guide near the kiln.

Program the digital controller for the exact consistency of glass melt that you need. Enjoy predictable, repeatable results. A pilot light glows when the elements turn on. The kiln comes with a one-year warranty. (Please note: Due to the long firing cycles of a crucible kiln, the warranty does not cover the heating elements.)

Designed for production
 

Paragon’s warranty is not affected by frequency of use. Fire your new kiln every day if you want, even in commercial settings. That will have no effect on the warranty period.

 

Specifications:

- Warranty: One Year Limited Warranty

- Max Temp: 2350° F | 1287° C

- Voltage: 240

- Amps: 10

- Phase: 1

- Hertz: 60

- Watts: 2300

- Cordset: NEMA 6-20R

- Controller: Paragon Touch Express by Bartlett Instrument Company

- Kiln Type: Top Loading Square

- Sides: 4

Chamber Dimensions:

- Chamber Volume: 0.29 CU.FT. | 8.21 Liters

- Width: 7.5″ - 191mm

- Depth: 9.0″ - 229mm

- Height: 7.5″ - 191mm

- Outer Size: 15.0″W x 18.75″D x 22.5″H | 381W x 476D x 572H mm

- Ship Size: 27.0″W x 27.0″D x 23.0″H | 686W x 686D x 584H mm