{"product_id":"cress-connecting-wires","title":"Cress Connecting Wires","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 · Wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-lead\"\u003ePre-made connecting wires for Cress kilns, cut to length and terminated the way the original build used them: element to element, element to switch, cord to Kiln Sitter, and the double and triple Kiln-Sitter-to-switch leads. These are the short internal leads inside the control panel and along the element runs, not the power supply cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eWires and prices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r e-hd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eWire\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\"\u003eCord to Kiln Sitter — 8\", 10 gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: 8\" CORD TO KILN SITTER, 10 GAUGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$22.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eWHCK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eElement to element — 5\", 14 gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: 5\" ELEMENT TO ELEMENT, 14 GAUGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$27.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eWHEE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eElement to switch — 9\", 14 gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: 9\" ELEMENT TO SWITCH, 14 GAUGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$27.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eWHES\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eDouble Kiln Sitter to switch — 14 gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: DOUBLE KILN SITTER TO SWITCH, 14 GAUGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$28.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eWHKS2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eTriple Kiln Sitter to switch — 14 gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: TRIPLE KILN SITTER TO SWITCH, 14 GAUGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$37.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eWHKS3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-warn\"\u003eHigh-temperature wire inside a kiln panel goes brittle with age, and a lead that looks sound can crack the moment you move it. If you are already inside the panel for another repair, it is worth replacing the leads you have disturbed.\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 wire per unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThe lead you select, supplied individually and already terminated.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eNot the power cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThese are internal leads. The power supply cord is on our Cress Electrical and Panel Parts page.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eGauge is set by the job\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eCress specifies 10 gauge for the cord-to-Sitter lead and 14 gauge for the rest. We supply what Cress specifies.\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 lead 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\"\u003ePre-made connecting wire, genuine Cress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eGauges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003e10 gauge on the cord-to-Kiln-Sitter lead; 14 gauge on the rest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003e5\", 8\" and 9\" as specified by Cress; the Sitter-to-switch leads are made to pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eWires on this page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eSold individually\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\"\u003eCan I just make these up myself?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eYou can, with the right high-temperature wire and the right terminals — and plenty of technicians do. These are the Cress parts, cut and terminated to the original pattern, which saves the guesswork on gauge and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the double and triple Sitter leads?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eThe number of switch connections the lead serves. Match it to what came out of your kiln, or send us the model and serial number and we will tell you which one it takes.\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":"Cord to Kiln Sitter — 8\", 10 gauge","offer_id":49739768201371,"sku":"CRS-WHCK","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Element to element — 5\", 14 gauge","offer_id":49739768234139,"sku":"CRS-WHEE","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Element to switch — 9\", 14 gauge","offer_id":49739768266907,"sku":"CRS-WHES","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Kiln Sitter to switch — 14 gauge","offer_id":49739768299675,"sku":"CRS-WHKS2","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Triple Kiln Sitter to switch — 14 gauge","offer_id":49739768332443,"sku":"CRS-WHKS3","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/WHCK_75ab754d-0e43-42aa-a1ca-d348a99b58ee.jpg?v=1791315260","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/cress-connecting-wires","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}