The air space between the panel and kiln keeps components cool. Switches, controls and other sensitive components last longer. Panel can be sent to factory for repairs if ever necessary. All models have contactors and branch fusing and are a direct hook up to your power source. This is done to National Electrical Code and UL standards.
All panels are floor mounted and include holes for mounting to floor.
These last up to four times longer than most kiln elements. Production kilns are in constant heavy use. There are full one inch diameter untapered peepholes with insulated plugs for ventilation and cone sighting. These allow greater visibility into kiln. There is one peephole per section.