Why is a kiln venting system so important?

Testing has shown that carbon monoxide produced during firings can be higher than accepted government (OSHA) standards — 35 PPM (Parts Per Million) for continual exposure or 200 PPM for short-term exposure, which can cause headaches, fatigue, sore throats, and nausea. Fumes, odors, and vapors that contain organics, volatile metals, fluorides, and sulphur oxides are also created when clay bodies and glazes are fired. It is important to clear them out of inhabited spaces to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. Kiln venting accomplishes that.

Kiln Safety and Ventilation

Creating and maintaining a safe, productive studio environment is extremely important for ceramicists. Good studio "hygiene" includes such things as using spray booths correctly to apply glazes, exercising extreme care around ceramic glazes a...

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Skutt Envirovent Kiln Ventilation System
Item #: 30110
5 out of 5 stars
Envirovent is an effective kiln-venting system that draws out firing odors and vents them outdoors. Creates a downdraft effect which improves firing c...
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Vent-A-Kiln System
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Item #: 30113
4.7 out of 5 stars
For any round or rectangular kiln. It vents unhealthy, toxic, and unpleasant odors from ceramic kilns. It also eliminates heat build-up and is easily ...
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Skutt Envirovent 2 Ducting Extension Kit
Item #: 30177
5 out of 5 stars
The Skutt Envirovent 2 Ducting Extension Kit extends your Skutt Envirovent 2 ducting up to 60 ft without increasing the ducting size. It includes 8 ft...
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Orton Universal Vent Master Kit
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Item #: 30170
Remove fumes released from any size kiln with the Orton Universal Vent Master. It can be floor or wall mounted with blower installation possible. Ther...
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Kiln Safety Screen
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Item #: 30201
4.5 out of 5 stars
Protect hot or hazardous areas with this safety screen. Its three 2 ft × 3 ft (61 cm × 91 cm) panels are made with sturdy aluminum frames ...
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Skutt Envirovent 2 Dual Exhaust Kit
Item #: 30177
Use the Skutt Envirovent 2 Dual Exhaust Kit with the Skutt Envirovent 2 to vent two large kilns with chambers up to 12 cubic feet. The Dual Exhaust Ki...
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L&L Vent-Sure Downdraft Vent System
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Item #: 32795
Get the most out of your kiln with the L&L Vent-Sure Downdraft Vent System. Its wall-mounted blower motor helps prolong the life of electrical compone...
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Skutt EnviroLink Electrical Switching Device
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Item #: 30178
Designed to help kiln owners, the Skutt Envirolink Electrical Switching Device automatically turns the Skutt Envirovent 2 on and off using a programma...
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Amaco Master KilnVent
Item #: 30186
This effective and economical vent works with all Amaco kilns. It mounts to the wall, then connects to the side or back of the kiln to vent either one...