Get Fired Up with the Cress ET18 pottery craft kiln. Easy to fire at home as a hobby or a business
Suitable for: Ceramics and Pottery
This Cress E-Series electronic kiln features the most advanced electronic control on the market.
It provides 5 (rather than 3) preset easy-to-use firing speeds, plus available custom programming capability, for an almost infinitely flexible range of firing profiles.
Most “E” series kilns now have 3-zone capable controls, but are initially connected up for one zone. This keeps maintenance to a minimum using one thermocouple instead of three.
Temperature uniformity is superb by design and not brute force. Three-zone temperature controls may be ordered at additional cost at the time order is placed.
Cress is now the first to include heat reflective stands to greatly reduce the floor temperature when firing.
Product Specifications:
- Voltage: 220V
- Amps: 25A
- Safety Switch: Fitted
- Power Type: Single Phase
- Maximum Temperature: Cone 10* (approx. 1287ºC / 2350ºF)
- Brick Thickness: 3"
- Internal Dimensions: 444.5mm (17.5”) - Octagonal
- Internal Depth: 457.2mm (18.11”)
- Volume: 73 L
- External Dimensions: 596.9mm (W) x 685.8mm (D) x 630mm (H) (23.5" x 27" x 33")
- Kiln Weight: 74.84kg
- Power Cord: Not included – please consult your electrician for installation options.
- Shipping Pallet Dimensions: 1200mm (L) x 1100 (W) x 880mm (H)
- Shipping Weight: 118kg
- Warranty: 1 year limited, replacement parts only (conditions apply).
- Kiln Furniture: Available separately
*Although Cress ET18 kilns are capable of reaching Cone 10, continuous firing to this temperature will reduce the lifespan of the elements. For potters requiring ongoing high firing temperatures we would recommend a three phase kiln. Alternatively, there are many types of clay with lower firing temperatures.
Picking up your kiln from our warehouse? If opting for local pickup, please note the shipping weight and dimensions of the kiln provided above to ensure your vehicle will be suitable for transport.
Please note: The kiln featured in our photograps is a functional demo model. All kilns supplied are of course 100% brand new and unused.
Unfortunately, I was caught in the middle of a warehouse move. My kiln arrived without a stand. Then I realized I didn't have a instruction manual & peek hole plugs. This meant I had to wait a while to get my kiln going. Jamaca was great to deal with. She sorted everything out, without any fuss.
04/02/2024 - Dusty Dog Ceramics
As a beginner, this kiln is easy to use and a really good size.
21/01/2024 - Nicole Thomas
It’s easy to use and good sized!!! I only used for bisque firing but it was successful 💓 I am very happy with this kiln:)
10/10/2023 - You Me Care
Excellent kiln. It is a great size, very easy to operate and has never caused any problems. I would highly recommend this.
31/01/2023 - Paul Thornton
This is my very first kiln and I did a lot of research before deciding to go with Cress ET18 Pottery Ceramics 73L Kiln and it was worth it! GOOD VALUE for money even with the extra expenses of shipping interstate, the cord, connection costs, shelves and stilts. I did choose to program the kiln with some help from an experienced potter. Be mindful when reading the instructions that the measurements are in imperial units. I have only fired my green-ware to bisque and this was successful. I'm looking forward to future firings. I would recommend this kiln to anyone who works with clay and is looking for a kiln, not too small and not too big
04/07/2022 - Alison Walters
I had to wait a long time for this kiln due to Covid affecting transport systems. My old kiln was just worn out. This kiln is just excellent! It needed a cord attached and an upgrade on the house electrical system which was quite costly, but it was worth it. The kiln is really easy to use. The cone system is accurate (tested with witness cones) and very flexible. There is opportunity to personalise programs to include holds etc, but the beginner can get right to it with no problems or difficulties. The cost was good compared to Australian kilns, even with the cord cost added. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves clay.
16/06/2022 - Barbara Williams
