This is what $1000 looks like

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Technically, $1033, including shipping. $33 more than I spent for the kiln.

The last few firings, my electric kiln has taken substantially longer to reach bisque temperature, electric use has gone from about 80 kwh per firing to 130-140 kwh, and the last cone 9 firing didn't reach temperature at all, throwing an ERROR 1 code--making too little progress in temperature. All signs that the elements need replacing.

I actually got a pretty good run out the the current set. Bought used, and still gave me three or four years of firings; I can't complain. Ordered the replacements a while ago, but Skutt was running behind on manufacturing, averaging a six-week wait. And since my kiln is a PK model--a professional-grade kiln that's designed to reach cone 10--Georgies didn't have replacement parts on the shelf.

Not sure when I'll be doing the install--maybe Tuesday, while the glaze kiln is cooling. Hoping the weather will be dry so I can do the work outside. There really isn't room inside my studio. I oughta take it down to Club Mud to work on while I'm firing, but transporting the parts can be a little tricky, as the softbrick is fragile.