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Last night temp dropped low 20's. My bulb went out. Wonder if this really hurts the Nyle unit? I put in new bulb for tonight or is it too late.

I depends if moisture has condensed on the circuit board for the control. Then it might burn out when you heat it up. Put a new bulb in but don't try to run it for a few days, so any water can evaporate off the board or remove the board and take it inside your house for a few hours to do the same thing. Long term it may shorten the life of the control but not by much, repeated heating and freezing could shorten it considerably but once.

Thanks for the reply Stan, I'm not planning on using kiln for a couple months. About ready to hang it up. Got about 12 more loads to do and I'm finish.

I had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago.  I wish Nyle would offer a low temp circuit board as an option.  I would be happy to pay more for a unit that could withstand below freezing temperatures.  Keeping a light bulb/heater running all the time is a pain.  I have two remote temp sensors in my control box so that I can monitor the temperature and have to remember to stay on top of it everyday when it is cold.  It would be nice to have one less thing to worry about in my life. smiley_grin

@K-Guy - The manual lists the "working temperature" as 32-104°F.  If the kiln is not in use and the controller is off, can the controller be kept lower than 32°F?  If yes, what is the lowest storage temperature permissible?

The reason for the 32°F lower limit is to prevent the control from possibly getting condensation on it.

Quote from: K-Guy on January 06, 2025, 10:27:03 AMThe reason for the 32°F lower limit is to prevent the control from possibly getting condensation on it.

@K-Guy - So, my question is: does that 32°F limit apply to only when the kiln control is on and working?  Or does it apply even when the kiln control is off and not in use?

The control should never be allowed to freeze.