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GL18A

Glass Fusing

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Watch & Listen to P001 The Paragon Kiln Factory Sheetmetal Department (3 min 40 sec)

Watch & Listen to P004 The Paragon Kiln Factory Square Kiln Assembly Line (4 min 30 sec)

Watch & Listen to P005 The Paragon Kiln Factory Firebrick Room (6 min 47 sec)

Watch & Listen to P008 The Paragon Kiln Factory Inspection Station (1 min 50 sec)

Features

Paragon GL-18A Glass Fusing Kiln

The GL-18A manual kiln is 13” high inside with room to bend glass for small curved windows or cabinet doors and to repair lampshades. Make glass-fused platters. Crack the door to drag a rod across the softened glass or to emboss designs in the surface.

Paragon’s GL-series are made for years of rigorous firing, as artists all over America can attest. The insulating firebrick, wrapped in heavy-guage steel, soak up heat for slow, even cooling.

The spring-pressure latch and a ½" recess around the edge of the firebrick door seal the door tight. The door remains rock-steady on a heavy hinge shaft. Four hand lifts aid moving. The base is open in the back and slotted to dissipate heat.

Watch the red-hot glass through two tapered peepholes, drilled one above the other in the wall opposite the switch box. Peephole plugs are included.

Optional Kiln Stand

The heavy-duty GL-series stand raises your GL-18, GL-22 or GL-24 kiln to a convenient working height. Begin operating your new kiln without having to find a table strong enough to support over 300 pounds. The table is 147 pounds of rock solid construction.

ST-8: without casters—30 ¼” square x 28 ¼” high, 147 lb.

ST-8-1: with 2" steel casters—30 ¼" square x 30 ¾” high, 150 lb.

Furniture Kit for GL-18 Series

Glass must always be fired on a shelf and never directly on the kiln’s firebrick bottom.

1 - C-17 - 16” x 14” Shelf

4 - 1” wide Square Posts, ½” long

1 lb. Bag Glass Separator

Specifications

Max. Temperature	1700F 926C
Amps	20
Phase	1
Watts	4800
Nema	6-20R
Breaker Size	20
Circuit Wire Size	12 gauge
TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499	Y
CE	N
Control Type	Infinite Control Switch
Voltage	240
Hertz	60
Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations. The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

Sides	4
Chamber Volume	2.40 CU.FT. 67.96 litres
Chamber Width	18.00 457 mm
Chamber Depth	18.00 457 mm
Chamber Height	13.00 330 mm
The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom
Outer Size	34.50W x 28.00D x 25.50H Inches 876W x 711D x 648H mm
Ship Size	36.00W x 40.00D x 38.00H Inches 914W x 1016D x 965H mm
Ship Weight	310.00 Lbs. 140.62 Kg.
Ship Method & Notations	This Kiln Ships Via Truck


Part Number	GL18A * Base Model
Price	$0.00
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	Part Number	Description	Quantity	Price
	VENTMASTER 120, Installed on Kiln	KILNVENT MASTER 120V M9 VENT MASTER, Installed (on large 4-sided kilns) The patented Orton Vent Master not only vents fumes but also improves firing results. At this price, the vent is factory-installed onto the back of the kiln.		$525.00
	ST-8-1 Kiln Stand with Casters	The heavy-duty ST8-1 stand raises your kiln to a convenient 30 3/4" height. Begin operating your new kiln without having to find a table strong enough to support it. Move the kiln out of the way when not in use with smooth-rolling steel casters. The		$450.00
	Ceramic Fiber Top with Ball Groove	This kiln can be ordered with an optional ceramic fiber top to replace the firebrick top. Serious glass artists have long requested the fiber top for their firebrick kilns. The elements are mounted in "ball" grooves that eliminate element pins. The e		$270.00
	Mercury Relay, Single TF-26	Optional mercury relays are quiet and reliable. The life of a mercury relay has been measured in millions of on/off cycles. They outlast the standard mechanical relays and are available as an option on new kilns.		$105.00
	ST8 Kiln Stand	The heavy-duty ST8 stand raises your kiln to a convenient 28" height. Begin operating your new kiln without having to find a table strong enough to support it. The table is 147 pounds of rock-solid construction. Ships fully assembled. 30 1/4" square		$380.00
	VENTMAST120, Not Installed	KILNVENT MASTER 120V M9 VENT MASTER (Installed after the kiln is set up) The patented Orton Vent Master not only vents fumes but also improves firing results. It pulls fresh oxygen into the kiln for brighter colors, especially notice		$440.00
	FSGL18	Recommended furniture kit for the GL18 and equivalent sized kilns. Paragon's durable cordierite shelves resist warpage and thermal shock. They are volume-stable. (Note: The photo shows a general assortment of furniture rather than the exact contents		$63.00
	Firing Safety Glasses	Wear firing safety glasses whenever looking into the firing chamber of a hot kiln. Filters the infra-red and ultra-violet light. Reduces glare, makes pyrometric cones easier to see.		$19.50
	DT2-7 Digital Hand-Held Pyrometer, Degrees F	Enjoy digital accuracy on a modest budget. The DT2-7 digital pyrometer measures kiln temperature for improved firing results. With the DT2-7 you can fire copper enameling, control the cooling rate of difficult glazes, or know when to begin monitor		$82.00
	Door Safety Switch	The optional door safety switch turns off power to the heating elements when the door is opened. It mounts to the top of the door hinge shaft. IMPORTANT: The door safety switch is required in some areas such as Canada and Europe.		$70.00
	DT2-9 Digital Hand-Held Pyrometer, Degrees C	Enjoy digital accuracy on a modest budget. The DT2-9 digital pyrometer measures kiln temperature for improved firing results. With the DT2-9 you can fire copper enameling, control the cooling rate of difficult glazes, or know when to begin monitor		$82.00