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Paragon GL 24 ADTSD
The Alphabet Kiln for Glass
List Price $3,160.00
Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Discounted Price $2,200.00
Dogwood Ceramic Supply has given many unique nicknames to various Paragon Kilns, but when one of our customers tried to recite the name of the Paragon GL24ADTSD glass kiln and end up referring to the kiln as the "Alphabet Kiln" we knew the nickname was more than appropriate. The name may be humorous, but there is nothing humorous about the Paragon GL-24-ADTSD as it is one very serious front loading glass kiln. The unusual name is actually a description of the kiln. The kiln is part of the GL series of Kilns from Paragon. The GL series are the professional Glass Kilns by Paragon. 24 is the largest internal dimension of the kiln in inches. AD is "Automatic Digital" refers to the Sentry 2.0 Digital Controller which is the heart of the kiln. TSD is the location of the elements in the TOP, SIDE and DOOR.
See, the name really isn't confusing.
What the Paragon GL 24 ADTSD can do is not very confusing either.... everything conceivable in glass. The Paragon GL 24 ADTSD Glass kiln is a front loader. Glass artists appreciate the front loading of the kiln for ease of assembly of glass projects and of course the front loading door allows open the kiln chamber during firing to access the molten glass for raking and other techniques while NOT loosing all of the heat in the chamber like a top loading kiln. Speaking of loosing heat, loosing heat is not an issue with this kiln as all of the wall bricks are 3" thick for better energy efficiency and to allow slow even cooling of large structural glass objects. Glass objects? Did somebody mention large glass objects? Yes we did. The kiln chamber is big. 24" wide, 22½" deep and 15" high. The chamber of the Paragon GL 24 ADTSD is large enough to handle large glass objects like lamp shades. Because firing large glass objects can be difficult to control, the Paragon GL24ADTSD is able to control the power distribution of the side wall and door elements in 5% increments via 20 present positions programmed into the standard Orton Sentry 2.0 Controller.
Like we said, the Paragon GL 24 ADTSD is a very serious glass kiln.
Firing performance is not the only consideration in the design of the Paragon GL 24 ADTSD Glass Kiln. Safety is another important consideration. Look at the basic design of the kiln. The brick bottom is located ABOVE the louvered bottom area of the kiln which is completely open from the front to the back of the kiln. The louvered bottom keeps the bottom rim of the kiln cool to the touch and allows the kiln to sit upon any sturdy work table or bench. The spring loaded latch handle can be easily operated with one hand, yet securely fastens the door in place. And speaking of door, that little blue box at the top of the kiln is an important feature. The little box is the Door Safety Switch which comes standard on the GL 24 ADTSD. The Door Safety Switch is a fluid filled rocker switch mounted to the hinge assembly of the kiln that instantly shuts off power to all elements in the kiln whenever the kiln lid or door is opened while leaving the digital controller fully powered and able to resume the proper firing after the lid has been closed. And speaking of power, all of the power to the kiln elements is routed through the high reliability Mercury Displacement Relays (MDR) which have been standard equipment on the GL 24 ADTSD since 2009.
Who should buy the Paragon GL24ADTSD? Everybody of course! Seriously, this is a serious kiln. While the kiln can be appreciated by everybody, the GL24ADTSD is most often purchased by universities for glass research as well as production studios and serious glass artists. Because of the wide range of customers with varying power requirements this kiln is usually made to order but Dogwood Ceramic Supply does keep 240v versions of the kiln in stock for immediate shipment. Always plan ahead as the kiln is hugely popular, if we run out of kilns or need a special configuration it can take Paragon 3-4 weeks to manufacture one of these kilns.
Paragon GL 24ADTSD Glass Kiln Standard Features:
◊ Glass Kiln, 1700°F maximum temperature.
◊ 4.68 cubic foot interior: 24" wide x 22½" deep (front to back) x 15" tall
◊ 3" insulating firebrick on walls, door, bottom and top
◊ Optional 3" Ceramic Fiber on lid with replaceable or embedded elements
◊ Spring loaded door latch operates with one hand.
◊ Full-formed galvanized steel base plate to reinforce the brick bottom
◊ Louvered base allows kiln to set on work tables.
◊ Dust-free coating in the peepholes.
◊ Proportional power elements for even heating
◊ Independent digital control of the power distribution to the elements
◊ Sentry 2.0 12-Key Digital Controller with programmed cool-down and full range of programmable firing options
◊ Digital Controller warranted for 30 months.
◊ 10,800 watts of power. Requires #6 wire, NEMA 6-50R receptacle, 50 amp circuit breaker.
◊ Long-lasting mercury relays (MDR) UL/CUL & NEC compliant fuses for safety
◊ Single Zone K Type Thermocouple temperature sensor and control
◊ Available in 200, 208, 220, 240, 480v 1 & 3 phase power options
◊ Doorway clearance is 33".
◊ Shipping weight 397 lbs.
◊ Kiln weight, approximately 340 lbs
◊ Shipping crate is approximately 46.5"w x 36"d x 36.5"h
Paragon GL 24ADTSD Glass Kiln Option:
◊ Furniture Kit:
1 C-22 Shelf (22" x 22" x 1" thick)
4 Kiln Posts, 1" wide by ½" Height
1 lb Glass Separator
Furniture Kit Shipping Weight: 43 lbs.
◊ ST-8 Deluxe GL Stand with or without casters
◊ Ceramic Fiber Top with replaceable element
◊ Ceramic Fiber Top with embedded element
◊ Digital controller can be mounted on the left or right side. Door hinge must be mounted on the same side as the controller.
2012 Paragon GL 24 ADTSD Prices
| Dogwood's Discounted Price |
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| Paragon GL 24 ADTSD Kiln MSRP $3,160.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Furniture Kit | $145.00 |
| Ceramic Fiber Top, replaceable element | $260.00 |
| Ceramic Fiber Top, embedded element | $480.00 |
| ST-8 Deluxe Table without casters | $320.00 |
| ST-8-1 Deluxe Table with casters | $420.00 |
| 200, 208, 220v same price as 240v | No charge |
| 3 phase 200, 208, 220v, 240v same price as 240v 1ph | $50.00 |
| 3-phase 480v | $225.00 |
| Paragon Freight Group: | C |
Notes:
$3,060.00 is the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the Paragon GL 24 ADTSD. Dogwood Ceramic Supply's discounted price is $2,140.00. All options have the appropriate discounts applied from the MSRP.
Freight charges are based upon the weight of the kiln, services required and the customer's location. Please refer to Paragon freight information for complete information including special rates and any adjustments to the basic freight charges for your specific location or delivery situation.
The Paragon Factory Freight Free Program applies to purchases of 3 or more Paragon GL 24 ADTSD for commercial or school delivery with loading dock. Additional charges for standard adjustments including liftgate may apply.
Dogwood Ceramic Supply maintains stock of 240v GL 24 ADTSD kilns but customers are advised to plan ahead especially if needing special electrical or feature configurations.
Alternative Models:
12590 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport Mississippi, 39503
Telephone (228) 831-4848 Fax (228)
831-3111
Showroom Business Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10AM to 5PM
Thursday 1PM to 6PM
Closed Wednesday and Sunday
The Paragon GL 24ADTSD is used by universities for glass research as well as production studios and serious glass artists.