Paragon Kiln Pearl 18

Paragon Pearl 18 Glass Fusing Kiln

Inner dimensions: Firing chamber 44 x 44 x 22cm (18 x 18" x 9")
Outer dimensions 83 x 67 x 54cm (34 x 28 x 21") 
Weight 70 kg.
Electrical data: 230V, 1 ph, 13 A, 2,9 kW, max. temp 950 °C.
Controller: Sentry Express 3.0

The Pearl 18 is packed with exciting features - it's the largest kiln on the market which operates on a domestic 13amp electrical system - just plug and play! The top lifts to give access to the shelf area from three sides - air pistons make lifting the top an effortless task. You can safely use the Pearl on a work-table, without an extra stand.

“You can compose your design directly on the kiln shelf, then close the kiln top,” says glass artist Judith Conway, who uses the Pearl 18 in her Washington DC studio. “There is no need to balance and carry a heavy kiln shelf from your work-table over to your kiln, trying to load the shelf in the kiln while not disturbing the glass pieces in your design.”

The elements in the top are mounted in pinless element grooves. Since the groove opening is narrower than the element coil, the elements stay in place without pins.

Electrical components are mounted inside the base of the kilns. The Pearl-18 uses the digital 3-key Sentry Xpress controller.

The reliable Sentry Xpress 3-key controller is packed with features. It includes two modes: Single Speed and 8-segment Ramp-Hold.

Features of the Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller on Non-Ceramic Paragon Kilns

• Design programs with up to 8 segments (steps) in Ramp-Hold mode.
• Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in the simplified Single Speed mode.
• Ramp-Hold mode can store 4 programs.
• Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
• Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
• Hold (soak) the temperature in both Single Speed and Ramp-Hold. Experiment with Hold to improve color saturation of china paints.
• Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
• Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold.
• Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.
• Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Use this to remind yourself to check on the kiln.
• Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C
• Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout.
• Set the Delay to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule.
• Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element.
• 12 Month Warranty
• LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode.
• Colorful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the “Additional Information” section below to review these features in more detail.

• Heating elements in the top of the kiln are mounted in pinless grooves.
• ¼” heavy duty sheathed Type-K thermocouple
• Sentry Xpress digital controller
• Safety switch and pilot light
• Air pistons assist lifting the lid.
• Louvered switch box, heavy duty wiring