TopHat 2814E/240 or 208 volts
Inside dimensions: 28 ¼ ” wide x 13½ ” deep, fires to cone 10/2350°F
The TopHat 2814E is built with 3″ brick and equipped with a lid element for glass fusing. The model comes equipped with a pilot light, welded frame, stainless steel jacket, and the Bartlett KilnStar digital controller.
Additional options include upgrading to the Genesis touchscreen controller for more ramp-hold user programs and multiple features including delay start, preheat, cone offset, skip-step, and many more for precise firings every time. Messages and information are available for reviewing a firing profile before or during the firing, viewing the current segment the firing is in, and using the cone table for easy lookup of temperature and cone number equivalents. Other options include Type S thermocouple, castors, vent, and much more!
Furniture Kits for Electric Raku and TopHat models provide 2-3 layers of shelving, assorted posts, and a one-pound bag of kiln wash. Choose the standard furniture kit or build your own with shelves and posts in the quantities required.
Key Features
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TopHat Bell Design — Lift-off bell allows loading from the bottom — ideal for tall sculptural work, awkward pieces, and ergonomic loading without bending over a lid
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Wide 28¼″ Chamber — 5 cu ft — the larger of Olympic’s two TopHat models, sized for big production loads and wide glass work
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3″ Firebrick Walls — Cone 10 / 2350°F (1288°C) for high-fire ceramics and glass fusing
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Lid Element Included — Top element in the bell lid provides even top-to-bottom heat, essential for glass fusing and slumping
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Bartlett KilnStar Digital Controller (standard) — Cone-fire and ramp-hold programs; optional Genesis touchscreen upgrade available
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Welded Frame & Stainless Steel Jacket — Sturdy industrial construction for long-term studio use
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TopHat/Raku Furniture Kits Available — 2–3 layers of shelving, assorted posts, and kiln wash designed for this model
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Optional Upgrades — Type S thermocouple, castors, and vent all available
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Built in the USA — Olympic Kilns, Flowery Branch, Georgia
Full Specifications
| Equipped with Lid Lift Assist |
N/A |
| Volts |
240 or 208 |
| Inside Chamber Dimensions w x d x h (inches) |
28 1/4 x 13.5 |
| Amps |
48 (240V) / 55 (208V) |
| Cubic Feet |
5 |
| Watts |
11,520 |
| Outside Dimensions with Stand or Frame w x d x h (inches) |
49 x 36 x 66 |
| Breaker Required |
60 Amp (240V) / 70 Amp (208V) |
| Brick Thickness |
3” |
| Plug Configuration |
NEMA 6-50 (240V) / Direct Wired (208V) |
| Maximum Temperature |
Cone 10-2350°F/1288°C |
| Copper Wire Size |
#6, #4 if the circuit is longer than 40 ft |
| Est Ship Wt. |
375 lbs. |
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