To summarize, I fire at a rate of 360/hr to 900 degrees F, then at 300 degrees/ hr to 1800 degrees F, 200 degrees/hr until 2016 degrees F is reached, then 108 degrees/hour to 2197 at which time I hold it at that temperature for 30 minutes.

The kiln is shut off until a temperature of 1800 degrees F is reached and then turned on to slow the rate of cooling to 150 degrees/hr until 1300 degrees F is reached. At this point the kiln is turned off and cools naturally.