{"product_id":"skutt-kiln-glass-fusing-kiln-gm818-skgm818","title":"Skutt Kiln: Glass Fusing Kiln: Production GM818","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e@media (max-width:600px){.sp-kiln-callout{float:none!important;margin:14px auto 18px auto!important;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skutt-kilns\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/skutt-kilns-sale-free-lift-gate_3cee768f-5307-4fe8-8eb7-3393cc29e8d2_1.jpg?v=1785180907\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"272\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSKUTT KILN FOR GLASS FUSING: GM818\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-kiln-callout\" style=\"display:block;float:none;margin:14px auto 18px auto;width:290px;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;border:2px solid #1f2a6b;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#ffffff;text-align:center;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:normal;word-spacing:normal;text-indent:0;text-decoration:none;white-space:normal;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(31,42,107,0.22);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;background:#1f2a6b;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f2a6b 0%,#3f51b5 100%);padding:12px 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;width:38px;height:38px;line-height:38px;margin:0 10px 0 0;border-radius:50%;background:#ffffff;color:#1f2a6b;font-size:22px;\"\u003e☎︎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;max-width:190px;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;\"\u003eCall us to speak to one of our kiln experts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;padding:12px 14px 12px;color:#222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.4;color:#222222;\"\u003eLet us help guide you to the right kiln for your needs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+18887742529\" style=\"display:block;margin:10px 0 8px;padding:8px 6px;border-radius:8px;background:#c8452d;color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:.02em;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e(888) 774-2529\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#444444;\"\u003eWe are available 8:30 – 5:00 EST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#444444;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eLeave a message after hours with name, number, and the best time for us to call you back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:9px;padding-top:7px;border-top:1px solid #dddddd;font-size:12px;line-height:1.3;color:#1f2a6b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eSheffield Pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e · Since 1946\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpt for the Touchscreen Controller upgrade for easy operation and the incredible versatility! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/features_fadf7fd7-4d37-45e7-b46e-b7f1db9a5891.gif?v=1684315224\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlassMaster Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Fired Elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated Type K Thermocouple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily Fits 16\" Shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 \" Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain Peep Plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSophisticated, Yet Easy to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GlassMaster Controller is the only controller on the market with GlassFire Mode. GlassFire Mode allows you to run a program simply by entering the type of effect you want: Fuse, Tack Fuse or Slump and a speed based on the size and thickness of the project. It really is that easy and it works on most projects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you prefer to write your own firing programs simply use the Ramp\/Hold programming mode which can store up to 8 of your custom programs with up to 8 Segments. When you are ready to use one of your stored programs just load it and press start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in Diagnostics give you or our technicians the ability to diagnose kiln problems with just a few button presses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Active Keys allow you to make adjustments to the program while it is running based on a visual inspection. The Anneal Now key allows you to skip to the annealing phase of the program with a single key press. Add Time allows you to add 5 minutes to the final heating segment of the program if your project needs more time and Add Temp allow you to increase the temperature in the final heating segment if you want the glass to get hotter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"193\" width=\"131\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/GlassMaster-Controller.jpg?v=1785171462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCurrent Sensing Technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkutt is one of the few brands that installs a Current Sensor in every GlassMaster Kiln. This allows you to read the Amperage of each section of the kiln as well as the Voltage and Voltage Under Load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with the touch of a few buttons you can give those readings over the phone to your kiln repair technician so they can troubleshoot the problem and make sure they have the correct parts when they come out for the repair. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSaves Time and Money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the use of these current sensors someone would have to come to your house and test the amperage and voltage inside the control box with live wires exposed. This system is Much Safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"140\" width=\"138\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/Current-sensor_68b1ec40-246b-4a8a-b65e-eb1aa5755f31.jpg?v=1784748525\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSectional Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSectional Design is a good idea on so many levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine trying to move a kiln into the basement or through a narrow door without being able to break it down into sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo more standing on your head in the kiln to replace those bottom elements or removing every brick in the kiln to get to the one you want to replace. Just remove the control box, unhook the buckles and place the section you want to work on on a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe hope nothing really bad happens to your kiln … but … if it does, isn’t nice to know you can replace one bad section instead of the whole kiln?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Sectional-Design.jpg\" class=\"lightbox-added alignright\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"154\" width=\"154\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/Sectional-Design_2.jpg?v=1784902934\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-4\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBalanced Elements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large amount of the heat you lose in your kiln passes to through the lid and slab of your kiln. To compensate for this, Skutt directs more heat to these areas when they design the elements. The fact that we have twice the element grooves in our kilns gives us more design flexibility than some of our competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also gives you more loading options since it is always recommended to have at least one element radiating between each layer of shelves. Oh and by the way, twice the grooves means you get twice the amount of element wire, which means each element doesn’t have to work as hard, which means longer element life! Whew!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"188\" width=\"171\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/Kiln-Elements-split_2bd58e25-9db7-49ac-b97d-f08bf0cbe3cd.jpg?v=1784748564\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eZone Control\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermocouple in each section of the kiln allows controller to control each section separately to even out temperature variations top to bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical when fusing on multiple shelves and annealing large blown vessels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in conjunction with balanced elements to ensure firing efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"153\" width=\"230\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/Zone-Control_2ada61f9-2a74-4f55-8d3c-34ba92af1e0f.jpg?v=1785171462\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Thermocouple\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin-walled Inconel cover equals faster reaction time and higher accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and quick to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGM818, GM1018. and GM1227 all come with Zone Control. Since these kilns are designed to fire on multiple levels we place a thermocouple in each section to keep the temperature uniform from top to bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"168\" width=\"165\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/Thermocouple-Comparison.jpg?v=1785171462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skutt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113823101250,"sku":"SKGM818","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/SKGM818-2_353cc669-482e-4686-a38d-f8884624ec6c.jpg?v=1791876729","url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.live\/products\/skutt-kiln-glass-fusing-kiln-gm818-skgm818","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}