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Octagon and Round Kiln Vents by Vent-a-Fume

Standard Vent-A-Kiln pre-engineered systems are available to ventilate round or octagonal kilns. All systems have a three-year warranty and are furnished complete with:

• Circular Aluminum Hood

• Two-speed Fan/Blower

• Overhead Counter-weight Pulley System

• 10 feet of Flexible Exhaust Hose and all necessary Clamps

• Externally-mounted Louvered Discharge Plate

To select the correct model, measure the exterior dimension (outer diameter) of your kiln and choose among the systems below that best fit your size.

If you have a square, rectangular or oval kiln, you must measure the longest dimension; that is, corner to opposite corner. Round or multi-faced kilns need only have the diameter measured.

We can also fabricate square or rectangular fume hoods to meet the specific requirements of your kiln. Click here for more information.

Note: The 500 model versions use 500-CFM blowers, and thus have heavier counter-weights. (Models 1544 and 1654 also have 500-CFM blowers.)

Longest Exterior Dimension (OD)	Hood Diameter	Hood Height	Model No.
23 inches or less	27-in.	5-in.	1227 or 1227/500
24 to 28 inches	32-in.	6-in.	1332 or 1332/500
29 to 33 inches	37-in.	7-1/4-in.	1437 or 1437/500
34 to 40 inches	44-in.	7-1/4-in.	1544
41 to 50 inches	54-in.	12-in.	1654
More than 51 inches	Consult Factory

Note: "SST" systems are value-priced, complete systems (as described above) plus the appropriate size Safety Screen and Programmable Timer.

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Standard Positive-Pressure Systems

The pre-engineered electric kiln venting systems are available as "positive pressure" systems. A positive-pressure system simply means that the fan is attached to the hood and pushes the heat and fumes to the exit point.

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Optional Negative-Pressure Systems

A negative-pressure system puts the fan where it can draw the heat and fumes from the kiln and bring them to the exit point. Negative pressure is often specificed as a safeguard against a tear in the hose. Any pre-engineered system can be modified easily for a negative-pressure application.

If you have an electric kiln inside of your home or studio, you can rest easy knowing that your kiln is safely vented with the Vent-A-Kiln system. This is a pre-engineered, variable-height electric kiln ventilation system that captures and removes unpleasant fumes, odors, and heat from kilns. It is a close-capture fume system designed for low cubic-feet per minute (CFM) and static pressure applications. Standards and custom models are available for use in schools and in other educational or commercial facilities by professionals and hobbyists alike. Think of this as a more intense version of the vent on your dryer – a hood with a fan will be set up over your kiln, and ventilating piping sucks all of those nasty fumes outside of your space.

After all, kiln emissions can be harmful! Chemical reactions that occur within clays and glazes during the firing process can cause various organic and inorganic chemicals and minerals to expel toxic fumes at high temperatures. Why take a chance and have those fumes get dumped into your workspace? Additionally, indoor electric kilns can get very hot – uncomfortably hot, in some cases! Let Vent-A-Kiln improve your air quality, AND air temperature.

Vent-A-Kiln has been in the kiln venting business since 1983, so they bring 30 years of experience to the venting game. The Vent-A-Kiln setup takes advantage of heat’s natural tendency to rise, exhausting fumes and heat away from your work area. This allows teachers, artisans, or others to continue to create new work safely while a kiln is firing nearby. The design of the Vent-A-Kiln incorporates a hood that is lowered close to the kiln’s top via an overhead pulley and counterweight system. The hood extends past the exterior dimension of the kiln to ensure effective coverage on top of and around the source of the fumes.

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