Take control of your heat treating.
The Hot Shot 1200 is a single-chamber, 240V oven built for versatility. Handle multiple parts or larger items with ease, and eliminate outsourcing delays.
The 1200K is proud to be built in Wisconsin with the highest quality components, cool touch technology, and industry leading mechanical design.
Quick Specs
EXTERIOR - 21”Lx23”Wx20”H
Making Ceramics:
IMPORTANT: Firing Ceramics and applying glazes MUST BE done in a well ventilated area. This oven is to be used for low temp ceramics that do not need to exceed 2200F.
Ceramics are an area of art most of the population knows about. Most of us have had the ability to work with clay in art class during school to create a vase, bowl, sculpture, etc. The endless opportunities from working with clay are amazing to create your work of art. The most important part outside of the design of the clay, is firing the clay. Once fired the clay goes from clay/mud to ceramic and becomes a lot more durable.
What is Firing?
Firing is the process that changes the clay into ceramic form. This ceramic form is strong and more durable. Typically the work is fired twice. The first step is to bisque fire it. Bisque is the term used for this first part of firing. This creates a durable but porous piece of art. The second is to glaze fire the piece. Since the piece is now porous, this will allow the glaze to soak into the piece.
The temperature used during firing is all dependent not only on the clay used, but also on the glaze. You must make sure that the glaze and clay are withing the specifications of the kiln being used. If you burn a low temp clay or glaze at too high of a temp, the clay could melt and the glaze could run off and not stick to the piece.
Controller Options
Lauren from our Hot Shot Team does a quick overview of our current controller line-up. Check out our full controller descriptions below for more information.
Tap & G0
- TAP&Go features an intelligent, app-connected control system that delivers precise and reliable temperature management for kilns and ovens. With its simple “tap & go” operation, you set your desired temperature directly on the controller, and TAP&Go automatically manages the firing process to reach and maintain that setpoint.
SPARK
- Bartlett Genesis Spark- The Genesis Spark is a versatile touchscreen controller that regulates the temperature in your kiln so you can fire a variety of products like various metals, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Most Hot Shot Ovens can be upgraded to the Genesis Spark (excluding Glass Ovens). The Genesis Spark has presets per industry, and 30 custom programs, along with Wi-Fi capabilities for software updating, built-in diagnostics, maintenance logging, and automatic adjusting PIDs. You can use this controller with your Bartlett Kiln Aid app to monitor your controller remotely and get alerts about your kiln’s firing.
TAPll
- The TAP2 controller- is a state-of-the-art, programmable, full color touch screen controller. The TAP can store an unlimited number of programs and can be easily programmed on screen or by using the free mobile app. The TAP Controller has built in Wi-fi for the ultimate user experience. The TAP mobile App allows the user to easily create and monitor programs in real time and allows the user the ability to set notifications, view firing logs with by-the-minute data points and receive push notifications about the operation schedules. The TAP controller also allows you to see maintenance schedules and offset a program that is currently running.
Constructed to Last
"We designed Hot Shot ovens with you in mind. We build each oven with a powder-coated shell and precision-machined high-density fiber insulation that fits together perfectly to maintain temperature and prevent heat loss. The removable high-density floor makes project setup simple and replacement easy when needed. Your Hot Shot oven comes standard with Kanthal A1 heating elements, a Type K thermocouple, and a solid-state relay at no additional charge."
Advanced Features
Solid State Relay
Unlike many other ovens & kilns all Hot Shot ovens come standard with a solid state relay. Having a solid state relay eliminates the distractive clicking noise that a mechanical relay makes. A solid state relay is also more dependable and provides a longer life expectancy than that of a mechanical relay.
Programmable Alarm
Each unit comes standard with an integrated alarm that can be set to alert the user when a desired point or temperature is reached in the program.
Safety Door Switch We also have integrated a safety door switch that will de-energize the heating element when the door is open.
The Only Kiln On the Market
Hot Shot continues to be the only kiln on the market with patented Cool-Touch Technology. The outer shell remains cool to the touch while internal temperatures exceed 2000 degrees. This feature contiues to be a major deciding factor for artist who value keeping their glass studios and families safe.