Recommendations For An Electric Melting Furnace

[Cariboo5]

Never used one and would like experiences / recommendations on a electric gold melting furnace such as brand name, size 1 kg crucible, around 1150 degrees celsius.
Also what if any spare parts would I need should a part fail that I am able to replace? All comments appreciated. Thanks to all in advance....

 

[Tpmetal]

You would need spare elements and relays and fuses.beyond that most things last pretty long. All my kilns and furnaces at work are huge. Not sure of a manufacturer for small ones. Personally I would just build it myself , but that depends on how handy you are.

 

[chub]

Look for a small used pottery kiln. I have a huge one here for my wife. Its been a while since I programmed the controller but I think it runs at 1100 (has to 'melt' the glaze). Ceramic fibre is your thermal friend but your health enemy.

chub

 

[chub]

https://www.scarva.com/en/Nabertherm-Top-16R-Pottery-Kiln/k-4958.aspx something like this.

chub