The Cost versus Reliability episode
About this episode
The episode discusses the trade-offs between cost and reliability in purchasing kilns and kiln shelves, along with related topics like thermocouples and a talc shortage.
Today the gang compares cost versus reliability when buying kilns and kiln shelves. The episode starts with a question about purchasing S-type thermocouples for new kilns and a discussion about preventing warping in cordierite kiln shelves. On a related but strange note, they also talk about how a popular outdoor grill helped lead the U.S. into our current talc shortage. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign up today. Today's episode is brought to you by Rohde Kilns , Monkey Stuff , The Rosenfield Collection , Cornell Studio Supply , and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Making Glaze Make Sense . This week's episode features the following topics: S-type, K-type, thermocouple, cordierite, advancer, kiln shelf, Big Green Egg, talc
People in this episode
Hosts: Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz
Topics covered
- cost versus reliability
- kilns
- thermocouples
- cordierite
- talc shortage
- grilling
Keywords
- kilns
- thermocouples
- cordierite
- Big Green Egg
- talc
- reliability
- cost
Sponsors
Rohde Kilns, Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, Ceramic Materials Workshop's Making Glaze Make Sense
Mentioned in this episode
Products: S-type thermocouples, cordierite kiln shelves, Big Green Egg, talc
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