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Jun 10, 2026 40 min

The Cost versus Reliability episode

from For Flux Sake Hosted by Kathy King, Matt Katz, Rose Katz

Today the gang compares cost versus reliability when buying kilns and kiln shelves. The episode starts with a question about purchasing S-type thermocouples for new kilns and a discussion about preventing warping in cordierite kiln shelves. On a related but strange note, they also talk about how a popular outdoor grill helped lead the U.S. into our current talc shortage. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign up today. Today's episode is brought to you by Rohde Kilns, Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Making Glaze Make Sense. This week's episode features the following topics: S-type, K-type, thermocouple, cordierite, advancer, kiln shelf, Big Green Egg, talc

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