{"product_id":"jen-ken-af3c-15-9-ceramic-kiln","title":"Jen-Ken AF3C 15\/9 Ceramic Kiln","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.d{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;max-width:100%;display:block!important}\n.d *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block}\n.d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}\n.d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400}\n.d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block}\n.d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px}\n.d-gi{padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0}\n.d-gi:last-child{border-right:none}\n.d-gl{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:5px}\n.d-gv{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block}\n.d-section{display:block;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-sh{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:700;display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block}\n.d-grid2{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-cell{padding:20px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none}\n.d-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}\n.d-cn{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}\n.d-cd{font-size:0.81em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block}\n.d-specs{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.d-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}\n.d-sk{font-size:0.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sv{font-size:0.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 18px;display:block}\n.d-warranty{padding:16px 22px;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;background:#fffaf5;font-size:0.83em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;display:block;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0}\n.d-faq-item{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-q{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:9px;display:block}\n.d-a{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.85;display:block}\n.d-cta{background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #e0d5c8;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;padding:28px 32px;margin-top:52px;display:flex!important;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px}\n.d-cta-title{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}\n.d-cta-sub{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block}\n.d-cta-link{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.12em;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}\n.d-cta-link:hover{background:#FF8C42;color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:640px){.d-glance,.d-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.d-gi:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.d-gi:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0}.d-cell{border-right:none!important}.d-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.d-sk{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:4px}.d-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eJen-Ken  ·  Ceramic Kiln  ·  AF3C Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eJen-Ken AF3C 15\/9 Ceramic Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eModel AF3C 15\/9 \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 240V \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 15\" x 9\" chamber \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 2,300°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eJust under a cubic foot of firebrick chamber, rated to 2,300°F, on a 15-amp 240V circuit. The 15\/9 is a test kiln that is not a toy: it reaches the same temperature as Jen-Ken's studio kilns, so glaze tests fired in it actually tell you something about what the big kiln will do. Jen-Ken lists it for ceramics, pottery, porcelain and glass casting, which makes it useful as a second kiln for small work alongside a larger one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eMax Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e2,300°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eChamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e15\" x 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e0.99 cu ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e240V · 15A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eOrton AutoFire AF3P 3-button controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eProgrammable ramp-and-hold firing rather than a manual kiln sitter, fitted as standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eFull 2,300°F range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eThe same temperature ceiling as Jen-Ken's studio kilns, which is what makes test results transferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eCeramics and glass casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eJen-Ken lists this model for ceramics, pottery, porcelain and glass casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eLight circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003e15 amps on a 20-amp 240V circuit — the lightest 240V kiln in the ceramic range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eJen-Ken's printed manual, including firing schedules and their electrical requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e2-year limited warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eJen-Ken's brick-kiln warranty, direct from the factory to the original purchaser.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eAF3C 15\/9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eKiln function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eCeramics, pottery, porcelain, glass casting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eChamber dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e15\" x 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCubic feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e0.99 cu ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e2,300°F (1,260°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e240V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eAmperage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e15A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eWattage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e3,600W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003ePhase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSingle phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eReceptacle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eNEMA 6-20P\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eBreaker (fuse) size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e20A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCircuit wire gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e#12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eElement placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSide-fired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eLoading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eTop-loading\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eOrton AutoFire AF3P 3-button\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e20\" x 14\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eKiln weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e70 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eEstimated shipping weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e140 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eShipping dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e32\" x 31\" x 32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eShipping method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eMotor freight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e2-year limited (Jen-Ken)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-year limited warranty from Jen-Ken Kilns to the original purchaser on brick kilns, covering defects in materials and workmanship and limited to repair or replacement of defective items. Elements and thermocouples carry their own two-year coverage; thermocouples are not warranted against breakage. The Orton controller is covered by Orton's own warranty. Keep your proof of purchase. Peach State Pottery is an authorized Jen-Ken dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eKiln shelves and posts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eJen-Ken's own shelves and posts are sized to this chamber. We stock them alongside the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eKiln wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eShelf primer keeps glaze off your shelves. Worth adding to a first order.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eFurniture kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eA matched set of shelves and posts for this chamber, cheaper than buying the pieces individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e208V or three-phase build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eJen-Ken can build most ceramic models for 208V, and some for three phase, to order. Contact us for a quote — there is no published spec for those builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat electrical circuit does it need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003e240V single phase, 15A draw, 3,600W. Jen-Ken lists a NEMA 6-20 connection with a 20A breaker and #12 circuit wire. That is a small dedicated 240V circuit — much less work than a studio kiln needs, but it is still 240V and still needs its own run. Use a licensed electrician and confirm against your local code.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat can it fire?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eJen-Ken publishes 2,300°F for this kiln but does not state a cone rating, so we have not invented one. In practice a 2,300°F ceiling covers low-fire and mid-fire clay work. It will not reach cone 10.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eIs it worth having alongside a big kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eThat is what most people use it for. Glaze tests, single pieces, small commissions and anything you do not want to hold up a studio firing for. Because it hits the same 2,300°F as the big kiln, a test fired in here is a genuine test rather than an approximation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eCan it fire glass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eJen-Ken lists it for glass casting as well as clay. Glass work needs slower, lower schedules than clay, which the Orton controller handles. If glass is your main medium, ask us about the dedicated glass range — those kilns are built around top-fired elements for even heat on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eHow long until it ships?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eJen-Ken builds to order in Lakeland, Florida. Their own guidance is that kilns can take several weeks to months depending on the production queue. Call us and we will get you the current estimate before you commit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat actually comes in the crate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eJen-Ken does not publish a crate contents list for every model, so we do not want to guess. Call or email us and we will confirm exactly what ships with this kiln — stand, lid lifters, furniture — before you order.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eDoes buying from Peach State Pottery affect my warranty?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eNo. We are an authorized Jen-Ken dealer, so the factory two-year warranty applies exactly as it would buying direct. Keep your proof of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eTest kiln, or first kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eWe are authorized Jen-Ken dealers based in Georgia. Tell us what you want it for and we will tell you straight whether 0.99 cubic feet will do the job — or whether you should start bigger.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jen-Ken","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49691441299611,"sku":"JENKEN-AF3C-15-9","price":1461.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/jen-ken-kilns_af3c_15-9.jpg?v=1790789421","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/jen-ken-af3c-15-9-ceramic-kiln","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}