For recycling / remelting glass
Temperatures 2200 F – 2350 F (1204 C – 1288 C).
Need a S type thermocouple (up to 1450 C). ebay, $25
Refractories
Ceramic Fiber Board, good to 2600 F
CeraMark Ceramic Board, 2300 F 2″, 16 sq ft / $400; 2600℉ 2″ 16 sq ft $584
Simon Store Ceramic Fiber Board, 2300 F 5.4 sq ft / $140; 2300F, Ultra Strength board; 2600 F 5.4 sq ft / $126
Sources for Kanthal A1 wire
https://kilnparts.com, 15 gauge, $0.56/ft
ebay, 15 gauge, 66 ft / $52.; 16 gauge, 50 ft / $22
Kanthal A1 Wire Specs
Wire Gauge (B&S) | Ohms/Foot | Ohms/Inch | Diameter – Inches |
lbs/1000 Feet |
13 | .1673 | .01394 | .072 (1.83 mm) | 12.6 |
14 | .2123 | 0.0177 | .064 (1.63 mm | 10 |
15 | .2639 | 0.0292 | .057 (1.45 mm) | 7.93 |
16 | .3312 | 0.0276 | .0508 (1.3 mm) | 6.28 |
20 | .8661 | .07215 | .032 (0.81 mm) | 2.49 |
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