A Cone 10 Ceramic Kiln That Runs On Your Dryer Outlet. Real Capacity, Real Home Use.
The AF3C 1822 is built around a clever idea: a serious ceramic kiln you can actually run at home. Most cone 10 ceramic kilns need a 50-amp circuit and a panel upgrade. This one runs on a standard 30-amp dryer circuit through a NEMA 6-30 plug. If you have a dryer outlet you can spare, you have a kiln outlet. That alone makes this kiln the right choice for a lot of home studios that have been talked out of cone 10 firing.
The interior is 18" x 22" with 3.3 cubic feet of working space, generous enough for a real production run of cups, bowls, plates, or a stack of sculptural work. And with a max temperature of 2300°F, you've got headroom all the way through cone 10 stoneware and porcelain, the same temperature range you'd get from a much bigger commercial kiln.
The AF3C 1822 ships standard with the Orton AF3C 3-button controller, a straightforward unit that holds up to 6 eight-step custom firing profiles. Upgrade at checkout to the Orton AutoFire 12-Key for more programming flexibility, or to the TAP Smart Touchscreen with Wi-Fi for the most storage and remote control. One feature worth knowing about: only the Orton AutoFire 12-Key supports zone control with multiple thermocouples, which lets you compensate for temperature differences between the top and bottom of the kiln. If you fire full loads with delicate work, that capability matters.
Included with every order
Stationary stand built for the kiln's weight and shape, Orton AF3C 3-button controller, and the manual. We strongly recommend adding the furniture kit at checkout, since firing directly on the kiln floor isn't good for the kiln or your work.
Who Is This Kiln For?
The AF3C 1822 is built for ceramicists who want real capacity and real high-fire range without the electrical project. Here's how to tell if that's you.
✓ Home studio potters firing at cone 10
If you've been wanting to fire stoneware and porcelain at home but can't add a 50A circuit, this kiln solves that problem. A spare dryer outlet is all you need.
✓ New ceramicists getting serious
3.3 cubic feet is enough room to fire real production batches, not just test pieces. A good first "real" kiln if you've outgrown a tabletop unit but aren't ready to commit to a commercial-sized chamber.
✓ Established potters who need a second kiln
Use it as a dedicated bisque kiln to keep your main kiln free for glaze firings, or as a test kiln for trying new clay bodies and glazes. The dryer-circuit setup makes it easy to add to a working studio without rewiring.
✓ Apartment, garage, and basement studios
Small footprint, dryer-plug power, and 175 lb weight mean this kiln fits in spaces that can't accommodate a full-size commercial unit.
For a kiln of this size and temperature range, a few upgrades are worth considering. The Solid State Relay (SSR) gives you tighter temperature control, longer element life, and quieter cycling. The Orton Vent Master downdraft vent pulls toxic ceramic firing byproducts safely outside and improves chamber temperature uniformity. The 3" brick upgrade (over standard 2.5") improves heat retention on long cone 10 firings. And the caster stand upgrade is useful if you'll need to move the kiln to access a dryer outlet between firings.
Key Features
- Runs on a standard 30A dryer circuit with NEMA 6-30 plug, no 50A install required
- 18" x 22" interior with 3.3 cubic feet of working space, real production capacity for home use
- Fires up to 2300°F, full range from low-fire bisque through cone 10 stoneware and porcelain
- 240V / 26 amp setup, 6,240 watts
- Orton AF3C 3-Key controller standard, stores up to 6 eight-step custom firing profiles
- Controller upgrades available at checkout, including the AutoFire 12-Key and TAP Smart Touchscreen with Wi-Fi
- Zone control available with the Orton AutoFire 12-Key upgrade and multiple thermocouples, useful for compensating top-to-bottom temperature differences (not available with the other controllers)
- Optional 3" brick upgrade over standard 2.5" brick, better heat retention and less stress on the elements during long firings
- Optional Solid State Relay (SSR) for tighter temperature control, longer element life, and quieter operation
- Optional Orton Vent Master downdraft vent for safer studio air, more uniform firings, and longer element life
- Optional caster stand upgrade, swap the stationary stand for one that rolls so you can reposition the kiln easily
- Optional Power Interrupt Switch / Automatic Lid Shutoff, cuts element power when the lid opens for added safety
- Furniture kit available with 2 full shelves, 1 half shelf, an assortment of 1"/2"/4" posts, and 1 lb of shelf primer, much cheaper to add upfront than order separately
Specifications
| Model | Jen-Ken AF3C 1822 |
| Kiln Type | Ceramic (Top Load) |
| Interior Dimensions | 18" x 22" |
| Volume | 3.3 cu ft |
| Maximum Temperature | 2300°F (Cone 10) |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Amps | 26 |
| Watts | 6,240 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 6-30 (standard 30A dryer circuit) |
| Controller | Orton AF3C 3-Key (upgradeable) |
| Brick Thickness | 2.5" standard (3" upgrade available) |
| Product Weight | 175 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 200 lbs |
Not sure if your dryer outlet will work, or which controller is right?
Give us a call. We'll walk through your electrical setup, what you fire, whether you need zone control, and help you sort out which controller and upgrades make sense for your studio.
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