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Electric Pottery Kilns In The UK

Pottery Wheel Co. has the best electric pottery kilns to fit your needs. Whether it's small kilns for home, to larger front loading kilns for busy pottery studios, you will find the perfect kiln for you right here!

95% of all UK kilns are electric, with the exception being Raku kilns, which are powered by gas, and traditional forms of kilns (outside), which can be powered by wood or coal.

What Are The Differences Between An Electric Kiln And Other Kilns?

Ultimately, electric kilns are for indoor use & all other kilns are to be used outdoors.

The primary distinctions between a Raku and Electric Kiln lie in their firing times and fuel sources. Outdoor kilns utilize gas for fuel and achieve rapid heating, whereas electric kilns rely on electric coils and have a slower heating process.

An electric kiln gives you greater control over the temperature range during the firing process. This means that you can precisely adjust the temperature depending on what type of clay or glaze you’re working with, allowing for more consistent results every time.

What Do I Need To Look For In An Electric Kiln?

What Types Of Clay Do You Want To Use?

Different clays mature at different temperatures. As a general rule of thumb, most kilns either fire to a max temperature of 1200°C or 1300°C. Make sure the clay type you are using marry up with the temperatures in your kiln.

Please refer to our kiln firing chart for further information.

What Size Of Kiln Do You Need?

Primarily, the size of the kiln you choose should depend on the types of projects you intend to do, as well as the space you have available for the kiln itself. Firing a full kiln is important to achieve maximum efficiency, so consider not only the size of what you’re firing, but how long it will take you to fill the kiln.

Check out our kiln size finder tool here.

Electricity and Voltage Requirements

Ensure the kiln's electrical requirements match your home or studio setup. You will find the electrical requirements for each kiln in the specification section. You will need an electrician to upgrade your power supply if you choose a kiln over 13 amps / 240 volts.

Price

How much are you willing to pay for a new kiln? Naturally, the bigger the kiln, the more expensive it is. Don't forget to take into account the warranty length and the cost of firing your kiln.

Type of Kiln

Ultimately, there are two types of kilns - front loading and top loading, which both have their pro and cons.

Electric Kiln Being Used

Find The Perfect Electric Kiln For You Below!

Potter placing sculpture in the pottery kiln for home

Home Pottery Kilns

Pottery Kilns for Home use need to be simple to use, not space hungry, portable and power efficient.

Check out our range below to find the one that suits your needs the most!

Home Pottery Kilns
A Beginner using a Kiln Controller

Pottery Kilns For Beginners

Picking a kiln for the first time, especially if you are not experienced with kilns can be daunting.

No need to stress - we offer a variety of kilns which are tailored towards beginners - check out below!

Kilns For Beginners
Plug In Pottery Kiln

Plug In Pottery Kilns

Don't want to faff about with upgrading your power supply to install a kiln?

We have a range plug in kilns which give you the power requirements to fire any type of clay you desire.

Simply plug into your domestic 13amp socket and away you go.

Plug In Pottery Kilns
Potter Opening The Studio Kiln

Studio Pottery Kilns

Are you thinking about starting your own pottery studio or upgrading your current equipment?

We have a variety of kilns suitable for different pottery studio requirements.

Whether its capacity, power or shape/size, we have options for all.

Studio Pottery Kilns

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Kilncare Ikon V46 Kiln For Beginners

Best Pottery Kiln For Beginners

KILNCARE IKON V46

Our top selling kiln, ready to go within minutes of arriving on your doorstep. This kiln is perfect for beginners to start their potting journey.

Plug and Go

Space Efficient

Portable

Fires to 1300°C

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Kilncare Ikon V61GXR Home Pottery Kiln

Best Home Pottery Kiln

KILNCARE IKON V61 GXR

This kiln is one of a kind, due to Kilncare's additional lid add-on that consists of GX Micropore "super" insulation, this enables firings to 1300°c via a normal UK plug, which is UNHEARD OF for a 61 litre chamber!

Plug and Go

Space Efficient

Portable

Fires to 1300°C

Large chamber capacity

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Kilns & Furnaces Falcon 120L Studio Pottery Kiln

Best Studio Pottery Kiln

KILNS & FURNACES FALCON 120L KILN

Our top selling front loading kiln, which is an optimal size for many pottery studios. This kiln is built to last, with optimal firing performance every time.

Easy To Access

Highly Durable

Heat Efficient

Built For Regular Use

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