Studio Front-Loading Electric Kiln — Cone 8, Bartlett KilnStar Controller
The 1823FLE is the largest front loader in the studio line — a 240/208-volt kiln for ceramics, annealing, glass, PMC, and enameling. Its deeper 22.5″ chamber takes bigger front-load projects than the 1818FLE, and the front door means loading tall pieces and sculpture without reaching over a hot lid.
It comes equipped with a pilot light, attached stand, stainless steel jacket, and the Bartlett KilnStar digital controller for cone-fire and ramp-hold programming. Upgrade to the Genesis touchscreen for delay start, preheat, cone offset, skip-step, and firing-profile review on screen.
Included with every order
Pilot light, attached stand, stainless steel jacket, Bartlett KilnStar digital controller, full operator manual, and a 2-year limited warranty through Olympic.
Options include the Genesis touchscreen controller, a bead door, quartz viewing window, Type S thermocouple, castors, and a vent. Front-loading furniture kits add 2–3 shelf layers, assorted posts, and kiln wash. Give us a call and we'll help you spec it out.
Key Features
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Largest front loader in the studio line — 2.44 cu ft, 17.5″ × 22.5″ × 12″ chamber
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Front-loading design — load tall pieces and sculpture through the front door without reaching over a hot lid
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Cone 8 capable (2300°F) for ceramics, annealing, glass, PMC, and enameling
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240 / 208V wiring — 26 A at 240V (30 A at 208V) on a 40-amp circuit
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Bartlett KilnStar digital controller (standard) — cone-fire and ramp-hold programming; optional Genesis touchscreen upgrade
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Olympic electrical box design — heat shields with top-and-bottom perforations keep components cool and extend relay and element life
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Complete setup included — pilot light, attached stand, and stainless steel jacket, ready to fire
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Bead door & quartz viewing window options — note the quartz window limits max temperature to 1700°F
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2-year limited warranty — built in the USA by Olympic Kilns
Full Specifications
| Model |
1823FLE (Front-Loading Electric) |
| Inside Chamber (W × D × H) |
17.5″ × 22.5″ × 12″ |
| Capacity |
2.44 cu ft |
| Outside Dimensions with Stand (W × D × H) |
30.5″ × 27″ × 22.5″ |
| Brick Thickness |
2.5″ |
| Maximum Temperature |
Cone 8 – 2300°F / 1260°C |
| Voltage |
208V / 240V · 1-phase |
| Amps |
30 A @ 208V · 26 A @ 240V |
| Watts |
6,240 W |
| Breaker Required |
40 A |
| Plug Configuration |
NEMA 6-50 |
| Recommended Copper Wire |
#8 (#6 if circuit > 40 ft) |
| Controller |
Bartlett KilnStar (Genesis optional) |
| Est. Ship Weight |
250 lbs |
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 kiln.
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