More Kiln Talk - Advice needed please

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    June 6, 2013 4:21 AM EDT

    Hi All

    Could anybody please offer comments, recommendations or what to avoid on an upgrade to my present kiln - I'm looking for something with a bit bigger chamber.

    I am in the UK, and Paragon are by far the easiest to get in this country.  I had an SC2 when I was fusing small glass, but had problems with uneven heating - things at the front fused completely while those at the back only half done, so I didn't like it at all, and sold it.

    I thought a firebrick kiln (as opposed to fibre) would hold the heat better and have an XPress E9A for enamelling - I no longer do any glass fusing.

    The E9A is fine for flat pieces, jewellery and small bowls, but I would like to try bigger panels and more 3D work. 

    I saw an earlier discussion where a couple of people praised the XPress E10A, which I have been considering, also the XPress E12A, which is pretty expensive here. An E14A would be great, but I can't really justify the expense.

    One thing I don't like about the Paragon kilns is the 'strip of metal' door closure, which seems awkward and difficult to operate without a spare hand.  If anybody with the UK version has any tips for dealing with this or adapting it, I would be glad to hear. Or perhaps it's just me!

    I don't know if I'm allowed to say on here, but I have just listed my E9A for sale on Ebay, if anybody is interested. It is in brand new condition as I have actually never used it due to illness, but want to get started again.

    Thanks very much for any advice

    Lynsey x