Skutt Blank Ring Band for 1027, 1018, 1027-3, 1018-3, 231, 235

KilnParts.com Part Numbers1000326 – Blank Ring Band for 1027, 1018, 1027-3, 1018-3, 231, 235Skutt Part Numbers0158 – Blank Ring Band for 1027, 1018, 1027-3, 1018-3, 231, 235 There are two types of bands available depending on the age of your kiln. Older kilns use a slightly different band, but don't worry it's easy to tell what you need! If the element pigtails inside your kiln control box form a straight line (bottom band in the image below) your kiln uses the old style band and if the element pigtails are offset you need a new style band (top band in the image below). If you need to replace the band on your Skutt electric kiln, don't worry, it's a fairly straightforward process. The bricks are not held in place by any cement, only the tension of the band, so if you need to change a band it's also a good time to change any broken bricks. To change a band follow these steps: 1. Unplug the kiln! 2. Remove the control box and set it aside. On KM kilns you will need to remove the 4-7 scr