Temperature controller for the UltraLite Studio beehive style kiln. 

Control the temperature by simply turning the dial, the controller allows you to adjust it between approximately 350-840°C. 

This is not an official UltraLite product, however there is no longer an official controller designed for the 230V kilns but after extensive testing we've found this works great. It doesn't come with any pre-set temperatures, so you need to test it a little to see what works for you.

The UltraLite kiln is not programmable, you just plug it in and it fires at a steady 830-840°C with the lid on, and 600-620°C with the lid off. For some techniques you might want to control or lower the temperature, with this controller you can adjust the temperature and set it between 300-840°C.

Simply turn the dial to find the right setting for what you want. When you find it, we recommend marking the spot on the controller with a a Sharpie marker pen so you can find it easily next time.

For firing Art Clay and other fine silver clays we recommend using the highest setting, if you wish to lower the temperature for Keum-Boo, turn it down to around 2 thirds (about 5-6 dots from the end).

Some people like a lower the temperature for KeumBoo, as that slows down the bonding and gives you more control. Others, like us, prefer to use it at the standard temperature - it really is just a matter of preference.

What is the UltraLite kiln?

The UltraLite Studio Kiln is the ideal size for a jewellery bench top kiln. If you work with fine metals granulation, enamelling, and/or KeumBoo we're sure it'll quickly become your favourite studio buddy!

It's also perfect for drying and firing silver clay, fusing glass, fusing fine gold and silver, and more! 

The Ultralite Kiln is a tiny (smaller than a football) open-top kiln with a lift-off metal lid. It is incredibly energy efficient, it will cost you less than 4 pence per hour! It is quick; it'll be at 650°C in about 20 minutes, and full temperature is reached in 45 minutes. It's not programmable, you just plug it in and it will do its job perfectly and efficiently. It will fire at a steady 840°C with the lid on, and 620°C with the lid off.