Overview
The Cress E23 Ceramic Kiln is designed to grow with your pottery practice. Its expansive octagonal interior—17.5 inches wide by 22.5 inches deep—lets you fire mugs, bowls, vases, and sculptural pieces all at once, helping you scale production while maintaining glaze precision.
Chamber and Load Capacity
The octagonal chamber maximizes usable firing space with minimal dead corners. Interior dimensions measure 17.5" octagonal by 22.5" depth, delivering about 3.3 cubic feet of firing volume. Standard brick walls are 2.5 inches thick (3" brick optional) for robust heat retention. This layout supports stacking multiple shelves of ring dishes, test tiles, or a collection of espresso cups in a single load.
Firing Power, Range, and Control
Fires to Cone 10 (2350°F), accommodating everything from earthenware to high-fire porcelain. A digital controller provides precise temperature management across five preset firing programs, enabling consistent glaze outcomes batch after batch. Load your pieces, select a program, and return to creating without micromanaging the kiln.
Performance and Build
Even heating minimizes cracks and glaze flaws that can occur with less uniform kilns. With highly efficient insulation and a heat-reflective stand, the E23 delivers reliable performance for home studios, teaching spaces, and professional studios alike.
Specifications
- Model: Cress E23
- Kiln Type: Cress E-Series Electronic Kiln
- Chamber Shape: Octagonal
- Interior Dimensions: 17.5" octagonal x 22.5" depth
- Chamber Volume: 3.3 cubic feet
- Brick Thickness: 2.5 inches (3" optional)
- Maximum Temperature: Cone 10 (2350°F)
- Voltage Options: 240V or 208V
- Amperage: 36A (240V) / 32A (208V)
- Power: 8.6kW (240V) / 6.6kW (208V)
- Receptacle: 6-50P
- Breaker Required: 40A (208V) / 50A (240V)
- External Dimensions: 22.5"W x 26"D x 36.5"H
- Weight: 150 lbs
- Certifications: CSA and UL Std 499
- Warranty: 3-Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty
Installation and Flexibility
Available as a sectional kiln to simplify installation in spaces with restricted entry or tight layouts, making setup straightforward in classrooms, studios, or workshops.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Cress E23 |
| Kiln Type | Cress E-Series Electronic Kiln |
| Chamber Shape | Octagonal |
| Interior Dimensions | 17.5" octagonal x 22.5" depth |
| Chamber Volume | 3.3 cubic feet |
| Brick Thickness | 2.5 inches (3" optional) |
| Maximum Temperature | Cone 10 (2350°F) |
| Voltage Options | 240V or 208V |
| Amperage | 36A (240V) / 32A (208V) |
| Power | 8.6kW (240V) / 6.6kW (208V) |
| Receptacle | 6-50P |
| Breaker Required | 40A (208V) / 50A (240V) |
| External Dimensions | 22.5"W x 26"D x 36.5"H |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Certification | CSA and UL Std 499 |
| Warranty | 3 Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty |
