The Studio Standard for Production Ceramics
The Cress E1814 is built for studios that fire regularly. Running on 240V, it has the power to reach high temperatures fast and hold them dead steady through long firing schedules.
The Cress E1814 is part of Cress's E-Series ceramic kilns, built around the most advanced electronic control on the market. The E-Series uses 2.5" firebrick walls with high-quality insulation, and Cress was the first manufacturer to include a heat-reflective stand to reduce floor temperatures during firing.
The 14" W x 18" D firing chamber gives you of capacity (1.8 cubic feet) a solid working footprint for pottery, sculptural work, and full shelves of student or production pieces.
It fires up to 2350°F (Cone 10 range), which covers the full ceramic spectrum — earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and high-fire glaze work.
The E1814 runs on 240V — most home and small commercial shops have this available.
Included with every order
heat-reflective stand (a Cress innovation — they were first to include this), full operator manual, a 3 year limited warranty through Cress, and free freight shipping to the US Lower 48.
You'll pick your digital controller at checkout. Cress kilns are designed around Bartlett-built controllers (Cress is part of the Bartlett family). Most buyers choose the Prodigy Touchscreen Smart Controller — a full-color touchscreen with intuitive ramp-and-hold programming, real-time monitoring, custom firing profile storage, and built-in safety diagnostics with over-temperature alerts and data logging. Not sure which controller fits your workflow? That's exactly the kind of thing we help with.
A note on lead time: Cress kilns are made-to-order at their facility in Carson City, Nevada, with current lead times running roughly 8-12 weeks. Give us a call before ordering and we'll confirm current production estimates.
- 14" W x 18" D firing chamber (1.8 cu ft)
- Fires up to 2350°F (Cone 10)
- 2.5" firebrick walls with high-quality insulation for energy efficiency
- Heat-reflective stand included — reduces floor temperature during firing (Cress was first to include this)
- 5 preset firing speeds with custom ramp/hold programming via the controller
- 3-zone capable controls (ships connected as 1-zone, upgradable to 3-zone at time of order)
- UL/CSA certified to standard 499
- Made in Carson City, Nevada by Cress (manufacturing since 1973)
- 3 year limited warranty from Cress plus free freight shipping to the US Lower 48
Not sure if this is the right kiln for you?
Give us a call. We'll talk through your space, your power setup, and what you're firing, and help you land on the right setup.
📞 (801) 839-5882Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM MST