{"product_id":"used-open-box-ventura-melt-maxi-100-oz-electric-melting-furnace-120v","title":"Used Open-Box Ventura-Melt Maxi 100 Oz Electric Melting Furnace 120V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed Open-Box Unit — Only 1 Available.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a customer return with small cracks in the inner chamber top, likely from shipping. The furnace has not been used, but it is being sold as used due to these cracks. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease review the last two product images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly branded as the Kerr Electro-Melt, this large-capacity electric melting furnace is now produced under the \u003cstrong\u003eVentura-Melt\u003c\/strong\u003e name — the same machine, same Italian manufacturing, and fully interchangeable parts. The Ventura-Melt Maxi represents the final and most reliable generation of this proven furnace design. Otto Frei sold hundreds of the equivalent Kerr Maxi Electro-Melts and received zero requests for spare parts, a testament to their durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e3 kilogram (100 troy ounce) gold capacity \"Maxi\" model\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to the Kerr Electro-Melt model 35224 in 120V. All components are interchangeable with that last-generation Italian-made Kerr unit. The furnace features \u003cstrong\u003edigital controls with a built-in programmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing precise temperature settings for consistent, repeatable melts — a significant upgrade over earlier manual hi-low controls that required constant monitoring. When used properly, the automatic controls extend element life and make this furnace well-suited for production casting or refining operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ventura-Melt Maxi reaches \u003cstrong\u003e982°C \/ 1800°F in just 31 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e and tops out at a maximum of 1100°C \/ 2012°F. Gold capacity is 3100 g \/ 100 troy oz.; silver capacity is 2600 g \/ 83 troy oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital programmer for precise, repeatable temperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaches 982°C \/ 1800°F in 31 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3100 g \/ 100 troy oz. gold capacity; 2600 g \/ 83 troy oz. silver capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum temperature: 1100°C \/ 2012°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts fully interchangeable with last-generation Italian-made Kerr Electro-Melt (model 35224, 120V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic controls extend element life — ideal for production casting and refining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as used open-box; unit shows cosmetic cracking in the inner chamber top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKerr closed its Jewelry Division at the end of 2017; the Kerr Electro-Melt brand has been retired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts are available \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e for the last-generation Italian-made Kerr Electro-Melt \/ Ventura-Melt. No parts exist for the two earlier generations of Kerr Electro-Melts — only the crucibles are shared across generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a single, one-of-a-kind closeout unit. All sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kerr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46291876741334,"sku":"999.122336","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/999.122336NEW_thumb_64a72c54-eae1-4cbc-9911-b81456eea7e3.jpg?v=1785278821","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/es\/products\/used-open-box-ventura-melt-maxi-100-oz-electric-melting-furnace-120v","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}