The chart below shows the recommended electrical specifications for each kiln model. If you are uncertain about your existing power, have it checked by an electrician. If you are installing a new kiln, have the electrician follow this guide. Electrical requirements for Skutt Automatic Kilns
Model
Voltage
Amp
Watts
Wire Size*
Breaker Size
Max Temp
NEMA Receptacle
GM10F
115
15
1725
10
20
1800
5-15
GM814
240
27.8
6660
8
40
1800
6-50
GM814
208
32
6656
8
40
1800
6-50
GM1014
240
34
8140
6
50
1800
6-50
GM1014
208
39.1
8140
6
50
1800
6-50
GM1414
240
34.7
8320
6
50
1800
6-50
GM1414
208
40
8320
6
50
1800
6-50
GM1414 3ph
240
20
8320
10
30
1800
15-50
GM1414 3ph
208
23.1
8320
10
30
1800
15-50
GM818
240
27.8
6660
8
40
1800
6-50
GM818
208
26.7
5550
8
40
1800
6-50
GM1018
208
40
8320
6
50
1800
6-50
GM1027
240
48
11520
6
60
1800
6-50
GM1027
208
48
9980
6
60
1800
6-50
GM1027 3ph
240
29.3
11520
8
40
1800
15-50
GM1027 3ph
208
31.7
11000
8
40
1800
15-50
GM1227
240
48
11520
6
60
1800
6-50
GM1227
208
48
9980
6
60
1800
6-50
GM1227 3ph
240
29.3
11520
8
40
1800
15-50
GM1227 3ph
208
31.7
11000
8
40
1800
15-50
GM22CS
240
31
7450
6
40
1800
6-50
GM22CS
208
35.8
7450
6
40
1800
6-50
GM22CS 3ph
240
17.9
7450
10
30
1800
15-50
GM22CS 3ph
208
20.7
7450
10
30
1800
15-50
All Skutt kilns are equipped with a type K thermocouple. *For each additional 50 feet use heavier wire, numerically two numbers lower—for example, instead of #10, use #8. If you anticipate installing any larger kiln in the future, use the heavier wire.