{"product_id":"element-wire-14-gauge","title":"Element Wire 14 Gauge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 gauge kanthal \u003cspan\u003ewire with a resistance of 0.2090\/ft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Price is per foot of wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eKanthal wire is a high-resistance \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"34\"\u003eiron-chromium-aluminum (FeCrAl) alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e used as a heating element in kilns; scientifically, it works by \u003cstrong data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eresistive (Joule) heating\u003c\/strong\u003e, where electrical energy passing through the wire is converted into heat due to its high electrical resistance, while the aluminum in the alloy forms a protective \u003cstrong data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"379\"\u003ealumina (Al₂O₃) oxide layer\u003c\/strong\u003e on the surface that prevents further oxidation and allows it to maintain strength at temperatures up to ~1400 °C (2550 °F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eThinner gauges → higher resistance per inch → heat up faster but carry less current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eThicker gauges → lower resistance → can handle more current and generate more total heat over longer lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"735\"\u003eIn kilns, common element sizes are \u003cstrong data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"770\"\u003e14 AWG to 18 AWG Kanthal A‑1 or D‑series\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen to balance \u003cstrong data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"834\"\u003etemperature, voltage, and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Kiln Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415682150689,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/4754\/7937\/files\/Element_Wire_14_Gauge.jpg?v=1778807055","url":"https:\/\/allkilnparts.com\/products\/element-wire-14-gauge","provider":"All Kiln Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}