Olympic Kilns 1818FLE Front Loading Electric Kiln

Olympic KilnsElectric KilnSKU 1818FLE
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Overview

Olympic Kilns  ·  Electric Kiln  ·  Low-Profile Front-Loading Olympic Kilns 1818FLE Electric Kiln Model 1818FLE · 240V or 208V · 17.5″ W × 18″ D × 12″ H at peak · Fires to Cone 8 / 2300°F The 1818FLE is Olympic's low-profile front-loading kiln, built for glass fusing, slumping, and other flat-work firing where a tall chamber isn't needed. Its wide, shallow interior makes loading and unloading large flat pieces simple, and the front-loading door gives you full access to the chamber floor without reaching over a wall. An optional quartz viewing window lets you watch your work develop in real time.
Max TempCone 8 / 2300°F
Chamber17.5″ × 18″ × 12″
Voltage240V or 208V
Loading StyleFront-Loading
What’s included
The kiln, with its elements installedThe chamber arrives with Olympic's heavy gauge coiled elements already set in the brick and wired to the control panel. Olympic's manual puts this kiln in its ready-to-fire-on-arrival list, so there is nothing to stack or bolt together.
Bartlett KilnStar controller, fitted and wiredThe KilnStar is the standard controller on this kiln and it is installed and wired at the factory. The Genesis touchscreen is a paid upgrade taken at order time, and Olympic's 2026 range no longer offers the RTC-1000, Kiln Sitter, 3-key or V6-CF, so nothing legacy ships here.
One Type K thermocouple and the pilot lightA single Type K thermocouple comes installed and wired to the controller. The control panel also carries a pilot indicator light that comes on whenever the kiln is live. Extra thermocouples only arrive with the 2-zone or 3-zone option, and a Type S is a paid substitution.
The attached standOlympic's studio front loading models come with the stand attached to the cabinet, so the kiln arrives at working height and there is nothing to assemble under it.
Observation plugsHollow ceramic peephole plugs ship with the kiln. Olympic publishes no count for any model, in its manuals or on its site, so we will not print a number here. Ask and we will confirm yours with the factory. Replacements are a stock part.
The operating manual and a two-year warrantyOlympic's printed operating manual travels with the kiln. Olympic's limited warranty runs two years and drops to one year only on Kiln-Sitter models and kilns rated at cone 10. This one is not rated at cone 10, so the full two years apply. Register with Olympic within 30 days of delivery.
Cord and plug, or direct wired, set by your buildOlympic's plug configuration row gives a NEMA 6-30 or 6-50 plug on lower-amperage builds and Direct Wired on higher-amperage ones, and several models are listed as either. The manual hedges the same way, with “If your kiln is equipped with a power cord...”. Tell us your voltage, phase and service and we confirm which one you get before the order goes in.
Not included: guillotine lift, furniture and hookupThe guillotine door lift is a paid option on Olympic's studio front loaders, as are the bead door and the quartz viewing window. No kiln furniture ships either, and the VentMaster vent, stilts, gloves, tongs, kiln wash, a pyrometer and all electrical hookup are separate.
Key features
Bartlett KilnStar digital controller Cone fire and ramp/hold programming from a simple keypad. Straightforward operation for fusing and slumping schedules.
Front-loading swing door Wide door access to the full chamber floor — ideal for loading large flat glass pieces or wide ceramic work without reaching over a wall.
Low-profile chamber design 12″ peak height keeps the firing chamber shallow and wide, matching the footprint of glass slumping molds and flatwork.
Pilot light Visible from across the studio — always know at a glance whether the kiln is powered and firing.
Stainless steel jacket and metal stand Durable exterior and a sturdy stand position the kiln at a comfortable working height for loading and unloading.
Balanced heating elements Positioned for even heat distribution across the wide, shallow chamber under all firing conditions.
Technical specifications
Model1818FLE
Inside chamber dimensions17.5″ W × 18″ D × 12″ H at peak
Maximum temperatureCone 8 — 2300°F / 1260°C
Max temp with quartz viewing window1700°F (window option limits max temperature)
Voltage240V or 208V, single phase
Controller (standard)Bartlett KilnStar digital controller
Loading styleFront-loading swing door, low-profile chamber
WarrantyTwo-year limited (registration required within 30 days)
Warranty: Two-year limited kiln warranty from Olympic Kilns. Must be registered within 30 days of delivery. Valid only through authorized dealers — Peach State Pottery is an authorized Olympic Kilns dealer.
Optional accessories
Quartz viewing window Watch your fusing or slumping project develop in real time without opening the door. Note: limits maximum firing temperature to 1700°F.
Solid state relay Tighter temperature control, longer element life, no clicking noise, lower energy use. No moving parts — likely to last the full life of the kiln.
Genesis touchscreen controller Upgrade from the standard KilnStar to a touchscreen interface storing up to 12 programs with 32 segments each — ideal for repeatable fusing and slumping schedules.
Shelving and kiln furniture Fiber paper, shelf primer, and posts sized for glass work in this chamber. Order with the kiln to avoid a separate shipping charge.
Controller upgrade
Genesis Touchscreen — Bartlett InstrumentsRecommended
Replaces the standard KilnStar with a touchscreen interface and expanded program storage. Especially useful for glass work, where slow, multi-segment ramp/hold/anneal schedules are the norm.
  • Store up to 12 programs with 32 segments each
  • Adjust temp or add time mid-firing
  • Delay start, preheat, cone offset, skip step
  • Cone fire table built in for easy reference
  • Review firing profile before or during firing
  • Works with both 208V and 240V configurations
Common questions
Is this kiln for ceramics or glass? The 1818FLE's wide, shallow chamber and front-loading design make it especially well suited to glass fusing and slumping, though it can also be used for low-fire ceramic work up to Cone 8. If you're firing tall ceramic pieces, a top-loading stackable model is usually a better fit.
Should I add the quartz viewing window? The viewing window is popular for glass work since you can watch fusing or slumping happen in real time without opening the door and losing heat. Keep in mind it caps maximum firing temperature at 1700°F, so skip it if you need to fire closer to this kiln's full Cone 8 / 2300°F range.
Do I need an electrician to install this kiln? Yes. The 1818FLE runs on 240V or 208V and requires a dedicated circuit. Most home studios don't have this pre-installed. A licensed electrician can typically add the circuit in a few hours — we're happy to send the spec sheet to your electrician directly.
Does buying from Peach State Pottery affect my warranty? No. We are an authorized Olympic Kilns dealer. Your two-year warranty is fully valid and you have direct access to Olympic's factory support team. Buying from an unauthorized seller or the used market can void your warranty entirely.
Not sure if the 1818FLE is the right kiln for your work? We’re authorized Olympic Kilns dealers based in Atlanta. Call, email, or chat — we’ll give you a straight answer about sizing, the viewing window option, and accessories before you spend a dollar.
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