{"product_id":"jen-ken-mega-coil-2822-3-inch-ceramic-kiln","title":"Jen-Ken Mega Coil 2822 3\" 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  ·  Mega Coil Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eJen-Ken Mega Coil 2822 3\" Ceramic Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eModel AF 2822 Mega Coil 3\" LL \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 240V \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 28\" x 22\" chamber \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e Cone 5-6 \/ 2,300°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eEight cubic feet of chamber with Mega Coil elements and 3-inch brick — the mid-size kiln in Jen-Ken's production line, aimed at studios, schools and commercial pottery operations that fire weekly or more. The heavy-gauge coils are the reason this line costs more than the standard 2822 3\": they take frequent firing better and they are quicker to replace. One thing to know before you buy: Jen-Ken's published breaker and wire figures for this model are wrong, and we are not going to reprint them. Read the electrical question below.\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 (Cone 5-6)\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\"\u003e28\" x 22\"\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\"\u003e8 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 · 42A\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\"\u003eMega Coil elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOversized heavy-gauge coils rather than standard element stock — longer life under frequent firing, and easier to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eOrton AutoFire 12-button controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eCone-fire programs plus blank user programs, fitted as standard on this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e3-inch brick walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eThicker walls for heat retention on a kiln expected to fire several times a week.\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    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eBuilt to order in Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eAssembled in Jen-Ken's own Lakeland shop rather than drop-shipped from a distributor.\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\"\u003eAF 2822 Mega Coil 3\" LL\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\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\"\u003e28\" x 22\"\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\"\u003e8 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\"\u003eCone rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eCone 5-6\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\"\u003e42A\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\"\u003e10,080W\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 6-50R\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\"\u003eContact us — see note below\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\"\u003eContact us — see note below\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eElement type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eMega Coil\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 12-button\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\"\u003e300 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\"\u003e350 lbs\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\"\u003eWhy is there no breaker size or wire gauge in the spec table?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eBecause Jen-Ken's published figures for this model do not describe a circuit that can be built. Their page lists a 42A draw on a 30A-rated receptacle, with #16 circuit wire — #16 is a lamp-cord gauge, nowhere near a 42A conductor. We have confirmed the receptacle is a NEMA 6-50R, and that is published above. We will not print a breaker size or a wire gauge for this kiln until the factory confirms them, because those are the two numbers you hand to your electrician. Call or email us before you wire anything and we will get the nameplate figures from Jen-Ken for your build.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat is safe to rely on?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003e240V single phase, a 42A draw and 10,080W are consistent across Jen-Ken's page and independent retailers, and the NEMA 6-50R receptacle is confirmed by two separate sources. Size the circuit to the 42A draw with a licensed electrician and confirm the final numbers with us first.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat is a Mega Coil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eA separate, dearer Jen-Ken line — not a name for 3-inch brick. The elements are wound from heavier-gauge wire than a standard kiln uses, so they last longer under frequent firing and are easier to swap. Jen-Ken also sells a standard 2822 3\" at a lower price; if you fire occasionally, that is the better buy.\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 rates this one cone 5-6 at 2,300°F — mid-fire stoneware, porcelain and the low-fire work most production studios run. It will not reach cone 10, whatever you may read elsewhere about kilns in this class.\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\"\u003eTalk to us before you book the electrician.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eWe are authorized Jen-Ken dealers based in Georgia. Jen-Ken's own page gets this kiln's wiring spec wrong, so call us and we will get the nameplate breaker and wire gauge from the factory for your build before anything is installed.\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":49690933330075,"sku":"JENKEN-MEGACOIL-2822-3","price":3961.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/Jen-Ken-Kilns_af_mega-coil_2822-3_LL_open.jpg?v=1790788290","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/jen-ken-mega-coil-2822-3-inch-ceramic-kiln","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}