The IKON V46, V61E and V61GXR come with a standard 13A plug and lead, allowing for you to simply plug it into the wall and get firing without having to worry about getting the kiln hardwired in! This also makes relocation a lot easier as you will just need to make sure that wherever it is going to has a socket.

The IKON's chambers consist of three layer chamber insulation, including GX Micropore “super” insulation (the IKON V61GXR has even more of this GX insulation, allowing it to perform so well for such a large plug in kiln). This is yet another feature of the IKON that contributes greatly to the range's immense efficiency.
Furthermore, at the bottom there is also double layer floor insulation with full stainless steel under plate.

Whilst chamber exhausts are common place on top loaders, the IKON is unique as it has a shutter that can vary the effectiveness of the exhaust, which is also larger than most, as well as close it all together when the efficiency of the kiln is most needed. This increases the efficiency of the kiln as it retains its heat when it most needs it.

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The electrical components of the kiln are mounted at the rear of the kiln at low level, which keeps them distanced from the heating elements which are held in a separate panel, contrasting many of it's competitors. The mounting panel is highly ventilated and there is also an air space between the panel and the kiln chamber.

This ensures that the electrical components of the kiln are kept at minimum temperature which in turn vastly extends the life span of the components.

The lid of the IKON is lifted with a gas spring on either side so that the pressure of lifting the lid is even across it and so vastly reducing twist and cross pressure on the brickwork. As mentioned previously, this is helped by the skeleton sub frame.
Twin gas springs ensure that the lid weight is counteracted to such a degree that even if the lid is accidentally knocked whilst in the vertical position, its decent will be controlled and not reult in brickwork damage.

The IKON is ultra strong due to the skeleton sub frame that the chamber sits on. A common issue with top loaders is the pressure and movement that is generated as the lid is open and closed and ultimately this will add strains to the chamber that can cause damage.

The skeleton sub frame effectively leaves the chamber free to sit there and simply do its planned job of heating the ware inside whilst the skeleton does all of the physical work.

The IKON range, along with the vast majority of Kilncare kilns, utilises Kanthal A1 elements (which are widely regarded as the best quality elements available), ensuring unbeatable reliability and durability.

The optional kiln furniture set comprises of:

V46 model: 2 shelves of 9mm x 368mm, 3 props of 25mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.

V61 model: 3 shelves of 9mm x 368mm, 3 props of 25mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.

V80 model: 4 shelves of 16mm x 420mm, 9 props of 25mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.

V100 model: 4 shelves of 16mm x 420mm, 9 props of 25mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.

V185KBJ model: 4 shelves of 19mm x 584mm, 9 props of 25mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.

The optional KCR32C WIFI allows the user to access the kiln in real time from anywhere through the GATEway mobile device app for Android or Apple, or anywhere with internet access via the Kilncare GATEway on our website. The benefits of this are obvious as there is no longer the need to travel to the studio or work place to see how the firing is proceeding or if indeed the firing is going as planned.

Also in the GATEway, which is unique to each user via password access, there is a firings library where past firings can be stored and named, a notes section and a log amongst other features.

The IKON range comes with a 3 year warranty that applies for all parts (excluding elements). The fact that we are able to offer such a long warranty on these kilns just goes to show how well made they are and how they are truly built to last.

Here at Kilncare we really do pride ourselves on our customer service. We have a team of kiln experts at hand that will be there for you whenever you find yourself with any queries or worries who will do their absolute best to ensure that you can continue your pottery journey as problem free as possible.

We really do go the extra mile when it comes to customer service, which you can see for yourself by taking a quick look at our online reviews.

The IKON has a unique three section lid seal that massively improves heat retention.
The first section is a machined insert in the brick lid that puts a brake on the heat before it reaches the second section, a traditional brick on brick contact which is what the majority of top loaders rely on as their only seal.
Section three is an outer lining of extremely low thermo-conductive fiber around the outside of the chamber that traps in any remaining heat that makes it through the first two sections of the seal.

This then gets taken one step further with the IKON V61GXR, which has an additional lid add-on that consists of GX Micropore "super" insulation, enclosed in a wrap of 100% 304 brushed stainless steel.

Keeping the lid and chamber securely sealed during firings is twin lid clamps on either side to keep even lid pressure when closed, along with padlock locking facility.

To combine with the upper outlet chumney, the IKON features  a lower inlet port with a shutter raised from the kiln floor to avoid debris blockage.

The IKON's chamber and lid are 100% 304 brushed stainless steel. This provides the kiln with a strong, resilient body that will be able to face the heat for much longer without the integrity of the metal becoming compromised due to rust. 

Each IKON consists of a dual channel lid safety cut off switch along with a dual contactor lid cut off circuit, which also acts as a dual contactor over fire protection circuit, making the kiln extremely safe.

The kilns that fall under the IKON range all feature 2 heavy duty swivel castors at the front, along with two solid castors at the rear. This makes movement of the kiln much easier than some of its rivals.

Inside the panel is the Solid State Relay (one relay in the V46-V61L models, two relays in the V80-V100L models and three relays in the V185KBJ model) which enables the kiln to have optimum control and due to there being no moving components in the Solid State Relay, there is no wear so ensuring maximum reliability. No moving parts also means that the kiln is near silent in operation apart from the traditional buzz of the elements.

If required, the standard shuttered exhaust can be capped off with the optional Exhaust Adaptor which has a fitting for an 80mm Flue Pipe. This allows the upper kiln exhaust to be vented to the outside either by convection or by a fan etc (not supplied).
The Exhaust Adaptor and Flue Pipe can be purchased separately or combined as a kit along with a Breeze clip to fit them together.

p until recently, firing kilns backed by solar power has been pretty wasteful and inefficient. Conventional kiln controllers regulate temperature by rapidly switching the heating elements on and off (often multiple times per minute). This fast cycling keeps the kiln stable, but it also causes your photovoltaic system to see sudden, irregular demand spikes. Since solar power generation is smoother and slower to react, this mismatch can lead to wasted solar energy and unnecessary grid draw.

However, with our new photovoltaics-optimized control systems we can adapt the switching cycles to best suit the requirements of a modern solar powered system.

That way, the kiln “breathes” in sync with your PV system, maximizing self-consumption of solar electricity and reducing grid reliance.

The IKON range, along with all other Kilncare kilns, is made right here at Kilncare, in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.