Kiln Comparison

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Plug-in Kilns (up to 55x55cm internally)Large Kilns (up to 89x51cm internally)Extra Large Kilns (over 89x51cm internally)

Plug-In Kilns

Compare our full range of plug-in kilns with this handy table. Want to know more about any of our kilns? Just call our friendly team on +44(0)1934 863344!

Kiln	Skutt Firebox 8	Paragon SC2	Skutt Hotstart Pro	Skutt Firebox 14	Kilncare Hobbyfuser Gen4	Kilncare Eco-fuser	Kilncare Hobbyfuser Dropout	Kilncare Cub-fuser
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Chamber Style	Square	Square	Round (Heptagonal)	Square	Rectangular	Rectangular	Rectangular	Square
Door Style	Top Loader	Front Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader
Internal Size WxDxH (cm)	20x20x12	20x20x14 (slightly narrower at the back)	38cm diameter	36x36x17	42x42x20	42x42x22.5	42x42x27	55x55x22.5
External Size WxDxH (cm)	39x45x27	34x33x40	52x69x30	65x65x50	75x74x46	80x75x55	75x74x58	89.5x81x61.5
Largest Square (length in cm)	17.5cm	17.5cm	22.5cm	33cm	38cm	38cm	38cm	49cm
How many 10x10cm tiles fit in?	1	1	4	9	9	9	9	16
Top Temperature	1100°C	1093°C	870°C	870°C	950°C	960°C	950°C	960°C
Power Information	Power rating: 1.73 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 7.5 Amp, 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 1.68 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 7 Amp, 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 1.8 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 7.9 Amp, 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 2.4 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 10 Amp, 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 2.5 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 2.5 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 2.5 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 240v domestic plug	Power rating: 3 kW Breaker size: 13 Amp Power supply: 240v domestic plug
Plugs into Domestic Socket?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Controller	Glassmaster 3 LT	Sentry Xpress 4.0	Glassmaster 3 LT	Glassmaster 3 LT	KCR32C + WiFi Option	KCR32C + WiFi Option	KCR32C + WiFi Option	KCR32C + WiFi Option
Number of Programs	5, each with 8 programmable segments. Plus preset programs	4, each with 8 programmable segments. Plus 5 preset programs	5, each with 8 programmable segments. Plus preset programs	5, each with 8 programmable segments. Plus preset programs	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments
Start Delay	No	Yes	No	No	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features
Elements	4 Sides. Resistance Wire	4 Sides. Resistance Wire	Top. Resistance Wire	Top. Resistance Wire	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes
Vents/Spy Holes	No	No	1	1	1 vent in lid	1 vent in lid plus 1 spy hole	1 vent plus 1 spy hole	1 vent/spy hole
Bead Door	No	Optional	No	No	No	No	No	No
Manufacturer Warranty	2 Years	1 Year	2 Years	2 Years	4 Years Including Elements	4 Years Including Elements	4 Years Including Elements	4 Years Including Elements
Average Cost Per Firing* *based on Full Fuse KwH x 25p per unit	£1.75	£1.70	£1.80	£2.40	£2.50	£1.36	£3.00	£3.00
Lid	Lightweight Brick and Refractory Cement. Cool tough handle and lid catch to hold open.	N/A	Lightweight Brick and Refractory Cement. Elements in lid. Catch to hold lid open.	Lightweight Brick and Refractory Cement. Elements in lid. Catch to hold lid open.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism.
Chamber Material	Lightweight Brick	Ceramic Fibre	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Fibre Blanket
Weight	22kg	16kg	45kg	55kg	75kg	67kg	90kg	94kg
Other Information		Optional Bead Door, Viewing window or both	Full depth of chamber is in the base. Stand included.	Full depth of chamber is in the base. Stand included.	Recessed chamber. Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access.	Recessed chamber. Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access. Uses Kilncare 2022 GX Insulation for maximum efficiency.	Two layers of brick in the base. The top layer is removable to increase the depth of the kiln for dropouts.	Shelf and props included. Flat bed chamber for ease of use. KCX safety feature.
Price	£	£	£	££	££	££	£££	£££
Discount Group Awarded	Bronze (5%)	Bronze (5%)	Bronze (5%)	Bronze (5%)	Silver (10%)	Silver (10%)	Silver (10%)	Gold (15%)
Kiln	Skutt Firebox 8	Paragon SC2	Skutt Hotstart Pro	Skutt Firebox 14	Kilncare Hobbyfuser Gen4	Kilncare Eco-fuser	Kilncare Hobbyfuser Dropout	Kilncare Cub-fuser

Large Kilns (up to 89x51cm internally)

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Compare our larger kilns, perfect for schools and serious glass artists. They must be wired in by a professional electrician. Want to know more about any of our kilns? Just call our friendly team on +44(0)1934 863344!

Kiln	Nabertherm GF-75	Nabertherm F-75L	Kilncare Pro-fuser	Kilncare Pro-fuser Extra Deep	Kilncare Cub-fuser Deep
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Chamber Style	Square	Bathtub (Oval)	Rectangular	Rectangular	Square
Door Style	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader
Internal Size WxDxH (cm)	62x62x31	75x52x23 (max)	85x51x22.5	85x51x33	51x51x33
External Size WxDxH (cm)	10 x 96.5 x 131. This kiln will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)?	95x88x68. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)	125x81x54. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)?	125x81x63.5. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)	89.5x81x63.5. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)
Largest Square (length in cm)	55cm	35cm	47cm	47cm	49cm
Number of 10x10cm tiles that can fit in kiln	25	24	32	32	16
Top Temperature	950°C	950°C	960°C	960°C	960°C
Power Information	Power Rating: 3.6kW; Breaker Size: 20 Amp; Power Supply: 240V Single Phase	Power Rating: 3.5kW; Breaker Size: 32 Amp; Power Supply: 230V 1/N/PE single phase; 3-Phase, 5.5kW option also available on request (Model F-75)	Power rating: 6 kW; Breaker size: 30-32 Amp when single phase; Power supply: single phase or 3-phase and neutral (240V/415V N) Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.	Power rating: 6 kW; Breaker size: 30-32 Amp when single phase; Power supply: single phase or 3-phase and neutral (240V/415V N) Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.?	Power rating: 4.5 kW; Breaker size: 32 Amp. Powder supply: single phase only. Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.?
Plugs into Domestic Socket?	No	No	No	No	No
Controller	C440	C440	KCR32C + WiFi Option	KCR32C + WiFi Option	KCR32C + WiFi Option
Number of Programs	10, each with 20 programmable segments	10, each with 20 programmable segments?	10, each with up to 16 programmable segments	10, each with up to 16 programmable segments	10, each with up to 16 programmable segments
Start Delay	Yes, plus pause feature	Yes, plus pause feature	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features	Yes, plus pause and segment skip features
Elements	Top and sides. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top and Sides. Resistance Wire	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes
Vents/Spy Holes	1	Base Vent	1	1	1
Bead Door	No	No	No	No	No
Manufacturer Warranty	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)	4 Years Including Elements	4 Years Including Elements	4 Years Including Elements
Average Cost Per Firing* *based on Full Fuse KwH x 25p per unit	£3.60	£3.60	£6.00	£6.00	£4.50
Lid	Elements in lid. Easy open system.	Adjustable quick-release lock and padlock hasp. Elements in lid.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. Spy Hole/Vent in lid.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. Spy Hole/Vent in lid.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. Spy Hole/Vent in lid.
Chamber Material	Lightweight fibre insulation	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Fibre Blanket
Weight	180kg	80kg	110kg	125kg	105kg
Other Information	Flatbed chamber for ease of use. Stand with castors included.	Full depth of chamber is in the base. Stand with castors included.	Flatbed chamber for ease of use.	Recessed chamber for extra depth. Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access.	Recessed chamber for extra depth. Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access. KCX safety feature.
Price	£££££	£££	££££	££££	££££
Discount Group Awarded	Gold (15%)	Silver (10%)	Gold (15%)	Gold (15%)	Gold (15%)
Kiln	Nabertherm GF-75	Nabertherm F-75L	Kilncare Pro-fuser	Kilncare Pro-fuser Extra Deep	Kilncare Cub-fuser Deep

Extra Large Kilns - Over 89x51cm (Full Sheet Size)

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Compare our largest professional kilns. These kilns must be wired in by a professional electrician and are all large enough to accommodate a full sheet of Bullseye Glass. Want to know more about any of our kilns? Just call our friendly team on +44(0)1934 863344!

Kiln	Nabertherm F-110	Nabertherm F-220	Kilncare Eurofuser	Nabertherm GF-190	Kilncare DeluxeFuser with Optional Automatic Vents	Kilncare EliteFuser with Optional Automatic Vents	Kilncare Grand-fuser with Optional Automatic Vents	Nabertherm GF-240	Nabertherm GF-920
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Chamber Style	Bathtub (Oval)	Bathtub (Oval)	Rectangular	Rectangular	Rectangular	Rectangular	Rectangular	Rectangular	Rectangular
Door Style	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader	Top Loader
Internal Size WxDxH (cm)	93x59x23 (max)?	93x59x46 (max)	99.5x80x30.5?	101x62x40	102x52x32	102x80x32	130x80x32	101x81x40	211x116x40
External Size WxDxH (cm)	112x95x68. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)?	112x95x91. This kiln will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)?	136x130x142. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)	148x96.5x140 (inc stand). This kiln will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)?	142x89x130. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)	142x117x130. Will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)	170x117x130. This kiln will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)??	148x115.5x140 (including stand). This kiln will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)??	258x152.5x140 (including stand). This kiln will fit through minimum door width of 90cm (with minor disassembly)?
Largest Square (length in cm)	2 x 36cm (one on each shelf)	6 x 27cm (one on each shelf)	2 x 47cm (one on each shelf)?	2 x 44cm (one on each shelf)	TBC	2 x 48cm (one on each shelf)	3 x 42cm (one on each shelf)	4 x 35cm (one on each shelf)	110cm
Number of 10x10cm tiles that can fit in kiln	32	48	56	32	TBC	56	84	48	200
Top Temperature	950°C	950°C	960°C	950°C	960°C	960°C	960°C	950°C	950°C
Power Information	Power Rating: 7.5kW; Breaker Size: 32 Amp; Power Supply: 230V, single phase; 3-Phase (400V) option available on request.	Power Rating: 15kW; Power Supply: 3 Phase	Power rating: 10 kW; Breaker size: 30-32 Amp when single phase; Power supply: single phase or 3-phase and neutral (240V/415V N) Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.	Power Rating: 6.4kW; Power Supply: 3- Phase (or Single Phase 240V)	Power rating: 9 kW; Breaker size: 30-32 Amp when single phase; Power supply: single phase or 3-phase and neutral (240V/415V N) Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.	Power rating: 10 kW; Breaker size: 30-32 Amp when single phase; Power supply: single phase or 3-phase and neutral (240V/415V N) Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.?	Power rating: 12 kW; Breaker size: 63 Amp when single phase; 20 Amp per phase when 3-phase Power supply: single phase or 3-phase and neutral (240V/415V N) Kiln does not come with cable but this can be purchased from us at £10 per metre – on request.?	Power Rating: 11kW; Breaker Size: 50 Amp (or 16 Amp per phase); Power Supply: Single Phase 240V (or 3 Phase on request)	Power Rating: 26kW; Breaker Size: 40 Amp per phase; Power Supply: 3 Phase, 400V
Plugs into Domestic Socket?	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Controller	C440	C440	KCR16	C440	KCR32	KCR32	KCR32	C440	C440
Number of Programs	10, each with 20 programmable segments?	10, each with 20 programmable segments?	10, each with up to 16 programmable segments	10, each with 20 programmable segments?	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments. ?	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments.	32, each with up to 32 programmable segments.	10, each with 20 programmable segments?	10, each with 20 programmable segments?
Start Delay	Yes, plus pause feature	Yes, plus pause feature	Yes, plus segment skip function.	Yes, plus pause feature	Yes - up to 4 days, plus pause and advance features	Yes - up to 4 days, plus pause and advance features	Yes - up to 4 days, plus pause and advance features	Yes, plus pause feature	Yes, plus pause feature
Elements	Top and sides. Resistance Wire	Top and sides. Resistance Wire	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top and sides. Infra Red Quartz Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top. Infra Red in Quartz Glass Tubes	Top and sides. Infra Red Quartz Tubes?Tubes	Top and sides. Infra Red Quartz Tubes
Vents/Spy Holes	Base Vent	Base Vent	2	3 vent/spy holes	2 - Option for these to be automated and programmable	2 - Option for these to be automated and programmable	2 - Option for these to be automated and programmable	3 vent/spy holes	4 vent/spy holes
Bead Door	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Manufacturer Warranty	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)	4 Years including elements	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)	4 Years including elements	4 Years Including Elements	4 Years Including Elements	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)	12 Months (excludes elements and thermocouple)
Average Cost Per Firing* *based on Full Fuse KwH x 25p per unit	£7.50	£15.00	£10.00	£6.40	£9.00	£10.00	£12.00	£11.00	£26.00
Lid	Adjustable quick-release lock and padlock hasp. Elements in lid.	Adjustable quick-release lock and padlock hasp. Elements in lid.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. 2 Spy Hole/Vents in lid.	Elements in lid. Easy open system.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. 2 Spy Hole/Vents in lid.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. 2 Spy Hole/Vents in lid.	Lightweight Press-cut non-ceramic fibre. Elements in lid. Easy opening design with stay open mechanism. 2 Spy Hole/Vents in lid.	Elements in lid. Easy open system.	Elements in lid. Easy open system.
Chamber Material	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight Brick	Lightweight brick. Fast cooling strong mesh floor under the brick.	Lightweight fibre insulation	Lightweight brick. Fast cooling strong mesh floor under the brick.	Lightweight brick. Fast cooling strong mesh floor under the brick.	Lightweight brick. Fast cooling strong mesh floor under the brick.	Lightweight fibre insulation?	Lightweight fibre insulation
Weight	95kg	115kg	240kg	245kg	240kg	210kg	270kg	250kg	850kg
Other Information	Depth of chamber is in the base. Stand with castors included.	Depth of chamber is in the base. Stand with castors included.	The floor on the Eurofuser is recessed by 4cm - most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access. Comes on castors as standard.	Full depth of chamber is in the base. Stand with castors included.	Fast react thermocouples. Fast cooling. Recessed floor - Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access. .	Fast react thermocouples. Fast cooling. Recessed floor - Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access.	Fast react thermocouples. Fast cooling. Recessed floor - Most of the chamber depth is in the lid for easy access.	Flatbed chamber for ease of use. Stand with castors included.? Larger shelf available separately.	Flatbed chamber for ease of use. Stand with castors included.?
Price	££££	£££££	£££££	£££££	£££££	£££££	£££££	£££££	££££££
Discount Group Awarded	Gold (15%)	Gold (15%)	Platinum (20%)	Platinum (20%)	Platinum (20%)	Platinum (20%)	Platinum (20%)	Platinum (20%)	Platinum (20%)
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Kiln	Nabertherm F-110	Nabertherm F-220	Kilncare Eurofuser	Nabertherm GF-190	Kilncare DeluxeFuser with Optional Automatic Vents	Kilncare EliteFuser with Optional Automatic Vents	Kilncare Grand-fuser with Optional Automatic Vents	Nabertherm GF-240	Nabertherm GF-920