Evenheat Glass Kiln – GTS 23 Looking For For Sale

 

The GTS Series represents Evenheat’s original glass kiln design of top loading, full brick construction.

The GTS Series models are available in price conscious packages all the way up to fully-loaded versions.

They are suitable for private studios and commercial operations and are capable of slumping, draping, fusing, painting and casting. 

GTS models are available in a variety of control choice options as well as the solid state output option (you want this) which will extend the life of your kiln!

The Evenheat GTS 23 glass kiln has been on the glass firing line since the beginning. Its large 3.5 cubic foot size (23.5″ dia. x 13.5″ deep) and ample power make it a favorite for home artists and professional studios. Small pieces can be loaded in volume while the kiln is large enough for relatively large pieces.

The GTS 23 comes equipped with one of a selection of controllers. Features like swing view adjustable control viewing, 16″ wide lid handle, full stainless jackets and corner mounted hardware make this kiln easy to operate at all skill levels. This kiln comes with a free 2 year warranty.

Features

• Top and side firing is essential in glass firing as it heats the glass surface uniformly and provides heat to the lower portion of the kiln which helps to reduce and eliminate bubbles

• Load bearing hinge and lid handle brackets are installed on the corners of the kiln for added strength and durability

• Full stainless jacket – no leaks, no shifting and no weakness

• Specially engineered, durable stands

• Responsive thermocouples

• Three-position lid vent

Quiet Drive Solid State Relay

Evenheat’s patented Quiet Drive Solid State Relay is hands down the best investment you can make in your kiln!

With no moving parts, this relay is able to be triggered up to 60 times a second as opposed to the upper limit of 10 times a second on the default mechanical relay. This means incredibly tight temperature control ensuring each and every one of your firings is as accurate as possible.

The Quiet Drive uses a special method call “Zero Crossing” that will ensure that the heating elements are off when the voltage is at 0V – Giving your heating elements a break so that they will last longer, and you’ll save energy!

The best part though? Since there are no moving parts – the Quiet Drive Solid State relay should never need replacing! You will save money and time by never needing to worry about this in the future!

Controller Selection

Evenheat has close relationships with the manufacturers of a variety of digital controllers. This means you will have nothing but the best the best in terms of performance and accuracy in your firings.

With a selection of multiple controllers available – you can choose exactly what fits your needs.

TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller by SDS Industries

The top of the line. The bread and butter. The cream of the crop. The controller for those who want to make their lives easier, improve their craft, and make incredible quality products.

This is our top selling controller – And for good reason!

The TAP Smart Controller is without a doubt the best choice on the market right now – It’s easy to use, has stellar performance, and is packed full with features!

It has more memory than any other controller, allowing you to more easily utilize, revise, and save many different kinds of firing programs.

Storage for firing programs is virtually unlimited! Create as many profiles, with as many steps as you’d like – you won’t be limited by this controller.

Our favorite part though: When ordered with the Wi-Fi Dongle, you can control everything from any device! Prefer to work on your computer or tablet – how about your phone?

 

 

With an internet connection to your TAP Smart Controller, updates from SDS Industries can be applied to your controller automatically – ensuring you always have the most up-to-date software for years to come!

Easily adjust the in-progress firing, skip steps, and view all graphical information on your firing with just a “TAP”!

 

The amount of time you save by working with the TAP Smart Controller pays for itself for years to come – you’ll be so happy with this investment that you won’t know how you managed so long without it.

The TAP Smart Controller supports the Loud Alarm option.

 

Rampmaster

The Rampmaster provides additional versatility over the Set-Pro controller.

With a numerical keypad,
Need to make adjustments as you go? On-the-fly adjustments and other menu functions are available to provide additional control and create your ideal firing profile.

The Rampmaster also supports the Loud Alarm option.

Set-Pro

The Set-Pro is our basic, no frills controller. It gets the job done, but does not offer nearly as much flexibility as the others.

It offers the option to create 8 firing programs, with 8 segments each.

This is a good choice if you’re only planning to occasionally use your oven and do not want room to expand in the future.

Dyna-Lift Lid Lifter Assist

The Dyna-Lift lightens the force needed to operate the kiln lid. It does so with ease and grace and with no negative effects upon the kiln itself.

Hallmarks of the design include no kiln body connection, single point lifting and emphasis on allowing the lid to act naturally.

The Dyna-Lift Lid Lift Assist is the best designed, best performing lift assist available.

Viewing Window

The optional viewing window is one of our favorite additions on a kiln. We find that this is one of those small overlooked features that packs a great return.

Not only are you able to easily see how your pieces are progressing and ensure things are going as you had planned, but it’s also just plain fun to watch! Add a little extra joy in the process and brighten your day on each and every firing.

Stand with caster wheels

The standard order of this kiln comes with a stationary stand built to handle the weight, heat, and shape of the kiln. While this works perfectly fine, attempting to move your kiln can be a difficult maneuver and could result in a damaged stand, or worse – a broken kiln!

Ordering a stand with caster wheels ensures the whole process of moving your kiln for any reason is a smooth and simple process.

No longer worry about if you’re running out of room within your garage – you can tuck your kiln away in a corner when it’s not in use! And of course – if you’re one for moving the kiln around the studio or other rooms, this is essentially a necessity.

When ordered with a vent system – make sure to detach first before moving the kiln.

Depending on the model, the stand will vary in height. Its primary use is for mobility.

Power Interrupt Switch / Automatic Lid Shutoff

The power interrupt switch is a useful safety feature which removes power from the heating elements of your kiln once it is opened, and reapplies the power once the lid has been closed.

If you believe you’d ever like to open the kiln during firing, the power interrupt switch is a highly recommended addition to your new purchase.