Below are instructions for tracking life expectancy for various kiln components.
TAP Products give users the ability to automatically track life expectancy for relays, elements, and thermocouples via the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. From the app’s Summary screen, select your kiln and click Settings at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down, and you’ll find fields to enter this information. Clicking Diagnostics will allow you to track your usage for each of these components.
If you need help connecting your controller to the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app, please visit the TAP Kiln Control Mobile App section of our FAQ or check out our How-To Video below:
Information about the values to enter in these fields would traditionally come from a datasheet for the components or from the kiln manufacturer. Relays generally have a data field called out on the datasheet for Contact Rating Cycles or Mechanical Endurance. Thermocouples and elements may not have a datasheet, and in this case, it is best to reach out to your kiln manufacturer.