{"id":14792,"date":"2021-01-19T09:33:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T09:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/?post_type=buying-guide&p=14792"},"modified":"2022-02-10T09:19:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T09:19:21","slug":"prometheus-kilns","status":"publish","type":"buying-guide","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/prometheus-kilns\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the right Kiln for you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buying a kiln<\/a> is a serious investment. We stock a range of Prometheus kilns but what are the main differences between them? We have investigated, and put together this buyers guide to help guide your decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong><\/td> <\/strong> Prometheus Mini Kiln Pro-1 With Digital Controller<\/strong><\/td>Prometheus Mini Kiln Pro1-prg Programmable with Timer<\/strong><\/td>Prometheus Mini Kiln Pro1- prg Preset For Metal Clay<\/strong><\/td>Prometheus Kiln Pro-7-prg-bd Programmable With Timer<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Product code<\/em><\/strong><\/td>855 1004<\/a><\/td>855 1005<\/a><\/td>855 1009<\/a><\/td>855 1006<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Outer dimensions<\/em><\/strong> H x W x D<\/em><\/strong><\/td>280mm x 225mm x 220mm<\/td>295mm x 225mm x 240mm<\/td>295mm x 225mm x 240mm<\/td>435mm x 360mm x 370mm<\/td><\/tr>
Firing Chamber<\/em><\/strong> Dimensions<\/em><\/strong><\/td>115mm x 130mm x 70mm<\/td>115mm x 130mm x 70mm<\/td>115mm x 130mm x 70mm<\/td>205mm x 230mm x 155mm<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/em><\/strong><\/td>5.7kg<\/td>5.7kg<\/td>5.7kg<\/td>22kg<\/td><\/tr>
Max. Temp.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>1000\u00b0C<\/td>1000\u00b0C<\/td>1000\u00b0C<\/td>1100\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Guarantee<\/em><\/strong><\/td>2 year<\/td>2 year<\/td>2 year<\/td>2 year<\/td><\/tr>
Suitability<\/em><\/strong><\/td>Metal Clay, enamels, glass fusing, low fire  ceramics, china painting, annealing, hardening of precious metals<\/td>Metal Clay, enamels, glass fusing, low fire ceramics, china painting, annealing, hardening of precious metals<\/td>Metal Clay, enamels, glass fusing, low fire ceramics, china painting, annealing, hardening of precious metals<\/td>Metal Clay, enamels, glass fusing, low fire ceramics, china painting, annealing, hardening of precious metals<\/td><\/tr>
Requires additional kiln shelf<\/em><\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Timer<\/em><\/strong><\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Features<\/em><\/strong><\/td>Even heat distribution from 4 embedded heating elements.

90\u00b0 opening door.

Cool touch handle.

Digital temperature Control. <\/td>		Even heat distribution from 4 embedded heating elements.

Programmable timer.

9 pre-programmable settings.

90\u00b0 opening door.

Cool touch handle.

Digital temperature Control. <\/td>		Even heat distribution from 4 embedded heating elements.

Programmable timer.

8 pre-programmed clay settings, plus 1 extra programmable setting.

90\u00b0 opening door.

Cool touch handle.

Digital temperature Control.

Drying programme<\/td>		Even heat distribution from 4 embedded heating elements.

Programmable timer.

9 programmable setting.

Bead door.

Cool touch handle.

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Prometheus kilns have been specifically designed to be used with precious metal clay. They all contain four embedded heating elements which provide constant and even heat distribution with the aim of producing consistent and dependable results every time, perfect for metal clay work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your choice of kiln will undoubtedly be determined by a number of factors and Cooksongold carry a small but comprehensive range to suit all requirements.  Principally all Prometheus kilns contain the same great features; you just need to decide what your priorities are for example; <\/p>\n\n\n\n