This deluxe Paragon kiln is designed for those whose livelihood depends on reliable glass production. 

Assemble glass inside the firing chamber

The Pearl4426 top lifts away to give convenient access to the shelf area. Heavy-duty air pistons lighten the top. The lid handle is 50” long for convenient opening. Assemble glass pieces directly on the 42” x 24” CoreLite shelf (Optional Furniture Kit) that you have already positioned inside the kiln. 

Quartz element tubes

The lid elements are protected in six quartz tubes for a cleaner kiln interior. There is less dust in the kiln, because there are no element grooves; the firebrick top is one continuous, smooth surface. The quartz tubes protect the elements from contamination with foreign materials that could shorten the element life. The quartz tubes absorb very little heat, allowing the elements to heat the firing chamber efficiently. Quartz tubes protect the user from contact with the elements.

Elements in the top and sides

For even heat distribution, the Pearl-4426 includes two rows of sidewall elements, which are mounted in the top section that lifts up with the lid when the kiln is opened. The sidewall element coils are protected in dropped, recessed grooves.

Long-lasting mercury relays

Mercury relays are standard on this kiln. Relays send power to the elements on command from the digital controller. Industrial-grade mercury relays found in the Pearl-4426 far outlast mechanical relays.  In some US States Mercury Relays are not allowed.  Check with your State laws, or inquire with us.  If your State does not allow Mercury relays, please select Solid State Relays in the options at the top right hand corner of this page.

Solid State Relays are just as reliable far outlasting standard Mechanical Relays.

Heavy duty kiln

The Pearl-4426 has 3” thick firebrick sidewalls, bottom and top. (This is 1/2” thicker than the firebricks in some competitive kilns on the market.) For long life, the kiln has a 1/2” ceramic fiber expansion joint in the center of the firebrick top and bottom. The heavy tubular frame gives the firing chamber rock-steady support.

The Pearl 4426 kiln is now built standard with deluxe heavy duty locking casters for easy moving of the kiln (not pictured, but included).

To keep the electrical components cool, they are mounted inside a ventilated switch box with a double heat shield and air gap between the kiln and box. Costly heavy-gauge nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature glass-braided insulation.

FEATURES OF THE GENESIS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER -                                 

*Touch-screen technology for the user interface
*Easy-to-follow screen descriptions
*Different user-interface levels, which can be set to match the user’s firing knowledge
*Graphical display of the firing process right at the controller
*Store up to 30 custom user programs
*Up to 32 segments per program
*Ability to make adjustment during a firing such as add segments, add temperature, and skip segments
*Built in diagnostics testing for use with a current sensor
*Alarm
*Error Codes
*WiFi enabled for easy software updating
*Register your Genesis on the manufacturer web site or mobile app for remote monitoring of your kiln

Features of the Pearl-4426

• Heating elements in the top of the kiln are mounted in deluxe quartz tubes.
• Thermocouple with exposed tip for accuracy and fast response
• Sentinel Touch Screen Controller
  
• Air pistons assist lifting the lid.
• Easy access to electrical parts
• Louvered switch box, heavy duty wiring
• Heavy tubular steel frame for rock-steady support.
• Locking Casters for easy moving (not pictured, but now standard)