{"title":"Kiln Sitter Parts","description":"\u003cp\u003eParts for the Kiln Sitter shut-off mechanism fitted to many manual kilns. The components sit in the heat and wear or distort over time, which is the usual reason a manual kiln overfires or shuts off early. Fittings vary between kiln models, so check your model and serial number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cress-kiln-sitter-parts","title":"Cress Kiln Sitter Parts","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.e{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;display:block}.e *{box-sizing:border-box}.e-k{font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}.e-lead{font-size:.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block;padding-bottom:28px;margin-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #111}.e-sh{font-size:.66em;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:700;display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block}.e-t{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-r{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:2.2fr .7fr 1.1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-r:last-child{border-bottom:none}.e-r:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}.e-hd{background:#111!important}.e-hd .e-c{color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}.e-c{font-size:.82em;color:#111;padding:11px 15px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-c:last-child{border-right:none}.e-m{font-weight:600;display:block}.e-n{font-size:.79em;color:#666;display:block;margin-top:4px;line-height:1.55}.e-g{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-cell{padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none}.e-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}.e-cn{font-size:.9em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}.e-cd{font-size:.82em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block}.e-s{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none}.e-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}.e-sk{font-size:.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-sv{font-size:.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 16px;display:block}.e-warn{padding:16px 20px;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;background:#fffaf5;font-size:.83em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;display:block;margin-top:18px}.e-f{padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-f:last-child{border-bottom:none}.e-q{font-size:.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:8px;display:block}.e-a{font-size:.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.8;display:block}.e-cta{background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #e0d5c8;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;padding:26px 30px;margin-top:46px;display:flex!important;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:22px}.e-ct{font-size:.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}.e-cs{font-size:.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block}.e-cl{font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid #FF8C42;padding:10px 16px;display:inline-block}@media(max-width:640px){.e-r{grid-template-columns:1fr}.e-c{border-right:none}.e-g,.e-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.e-cell{border-right:none}.e-sk{border-right:none}.e-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"e\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-k\"\u003eCress · Parts · Kiln Sitter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-lead\"\u003eReplacement parts for the Dawson-style Kiln Sitter fitted to Cress kilns. The Sitter is the mechanical shut-off: a pyrometric cone rests on two supports, the sensing rod sits on the cone, and when the cone softens and bends the rod drops and trips the switch. The timer beside it is the backup that ends the firing even if the cone never drops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eParts and prices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r e-hd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003ePart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eCress part no.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTube assembly — 4\" or 4-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCarries the sensing rod through the kiln wall and holds the cone supports inside the chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$83.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSTA4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTube assembly — 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eFor a 6\" tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$83.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSTA6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTube assembly — 7\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eFor a 7\" tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$83.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSTA7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTube assembly — long, for 2-1\/2\" thick walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eThe long tube, for kilns with 2-1\/2\" walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$81.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSTAL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTimer motor — 240 volts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eThe timer is the backup shut-off that ends the firing even if the cone does not drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$95.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSMOTOR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTimer motor — 120 volts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eSame motor for 120V kilns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$95.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSMOTOR1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eSwitch block assembly with plunger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eThe switch the falling cone trips. Cress lists this as SWITCH BLOCK ASSEMBLY WITH PLUNGER.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$125.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKS95B\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eClaw and set screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress lists this as CLAW AND SET SCREW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$22.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKS16A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eCone supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eThe pair of supports the pyrometric cone rests on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$22.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSCS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eFiring gauge washer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress lists this as FIRING GAUGE WASHER.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$17.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eSensing rod — specify length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress prints SENSING ROD (SPECIFY LENGTH). Tell us the length of your existing rod in the order notes and we will match it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$16.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKSR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-warn\"\u003eThe tube assembly comes in four lengths and they are not interchangeable — measure the tube you are replacing, or tell us the wall thickness of your kiln. The sensing rod is made to length, so tell us the length of your existing rod in the order notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eOne part per unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThe part you select, supplied individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eTwo things we need from you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThe tube assembly needs the right length, and the sensing rod is made to length. Tell us the measurement in the order notes and we will match it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eNothing else\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThese are individual replacement parts, not a complete Kiln Sitter. Tell us what has failed and we will tell you what the repair actually needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eFit confirmed before shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eSend us the model and serial number and we will confirm the part against your kiln first.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003ePart type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eKiln Sitter replacement part, genuine Cress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eFits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eDawson-style Kiln Sitter as fitted to Cress kilns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eTube lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003e4\" or 4-1\/2\", 6\", 7\", and long for 2-1\/2\" thick walls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eTimer motor voltages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003e120V and 240V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eMade to length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eSensing rod — specify the length of your existing rod\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eSupplied by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eCress Manufacturing, Carson City, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eMy kiln overfires. Is it the Sitter or the timer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eIf the cone bends and the kiln keeps firing, suspect the switch block, the claw or a bent sensing rod. If the kiln shuts off early, suspect the cone supports or the rod sitting wrong. If nothing stops it at all, the timer motor is the next thing to check. Tell us the symptom and we will help you narrow it down before you buy a part.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eWhich tube length do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eMeasure the tube you are taking out, from the inside face of the brick to the mounting plate. If your kiln has 2-1\/2\" walls, you want the long tube. When in doubt send us the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eDoes a cone come with any of this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eNo. Pyrometric cones are a consumable and are not part of these assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eHow do I know this is the right part for my kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eSend us the model and serial number off the kiln's data plate, at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@peachstatepottery.com\"\u003esales@peachstatepottery.com\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"tel:+14702643563\"\u003e(470) 264-3563\u003c\/a\u003e. Cress built kilns for decades and their part lists use a shorthand that does not always map cleanly onto a model name, so we check it by hand rather than letting you guess.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eAre these genuine Cress parts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eYes. We are an authorized Cress dealer and everything here is ordered from Cress in Carson City, Nevada, against their current parts list.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eWhat if Cress no longer makes the part I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eTell us the part anyway. Cress is still manufacturing, and where a part has been superseded they usually have a current equivalent — we would rather find it for you than let you buy the wrong thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-ct\"\u003eSend us your model and serial number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cs\"\u003eCress part lists use a shorthand that does not always map onto a model name, and several parts are built per kiln. Read the model and serial off the data plate, send it over, and we will confirm the right part before you pay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"e-cl\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Cress parts from an authorized dealer. Not sure which part you need? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+14702643563\"\u003e(470) 264-3563\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@peachstatepottery.com\"\u003esales@peachstatepottery.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your model and serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cress","offers":[{"title":"Tube assembly — 4\" or 4-1\/2\"","offer_id":49739793531035,"sku":"CRS-KSTA4","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tube assembly — 6\"","offer_id":49739793563803,"sku":"CRS-KSTA6","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tube assembly — 7\"","offer_id":49739793596571,"sku":"CRS-KSTA7","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tube assembly — long, for 2-1\/2\" thick walls","offer_id":49739793629339,"sku":"CRS-KSTAL","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Timer motor — 240 volts","offer_id":49739793662107,"sku":"CRS-KSMOTOR","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Timer motor — 120 volts","offer_id":49739793694875,"sku":"CRS-KSMOTOR1","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Switch block assembly with plunger","offer_id":49739793727643,"sku":"CRS-KS95B","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Claw and set screw","offer_id":49739793760411,"sku":"CRS-KS16A","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cone supports","offer_id":49739793793179,"sku":"CRS-KSCS","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Firing gauge washer","offer_id":49739793825947,"sku":"CRS-KSG","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sensing rod — specify length","offer_id":49739793858715,"sku":"CRS-KSR","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/KSTA4_62d34fa8-2921-4cd3-a5ec-ee0b6022717c.jpg?v=1791315149"}],"url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/collections\/kiln-sitter-parts.oembed","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}