{"product_id":"ventura-melt-100-troy-ounce-capacity-electric-melting-furnace-120v-or-230v","title":"Ventura-Melt 100 Ounce Electric Melting Furnaces-120V or 230V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormerly Branded as Kerr Electro-Melt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow branded as the Ventura-Melt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Brand-Same Machine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKerr had 3 generations* of melting furnaces branded as Electro-Melts over the years.  The last generation, and the most reliable, were the Electro-Melts manufactured in Italy.  We are excited to once again be able to offer these well proven electric melting furnaces, now branded as Ventura-Melts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the large 3 kilogram (100 troy ounce) capacity gold \"Maxi\" Ventura-Melts Electric Melting Furnace in either 120V or 230V.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlso available in a 1 kilogram (30 troy ounce) capacity gold \"Standard\" Electric Melting Furnace, in either 120V or 230V. See below.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the exact same machines as the Kerr Maxi Electro-Melts.  All parts are interchangeable, as all parts are exactly the same, so if you own the last generation 3 kg (100 troy ounce) Kerr Electro-Melt, model numbers 35224 in 120V (35225 in 230V), you will now be able to source parts in the unlikely event that you will ever need them. \u003ci\u003eThe last generation Italian made Kerr Electro-Melts were extremely reliable.  We sold hundreds of them and have had zero requests for spare parts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose from 2 voltages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e122.336 120V (Formerly Kerr model 35224)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e122.336-230V (Formerly Kerr model 35225) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 100 troy oz. gold capacity Ventura-Melt has digital controls with a built in programmer so you can achieve \u003cstrong\u003eperfect melts every time\u003c\/strong\u003e. The programmer allows you to set precise temperatures for your melts, a big improvement over the previous generations manual hi-low controls that required constant observation least you overshoot and ruin your melt and your element. These Automatic versions, when used properly (please read instructions), extends element life and is perfect for production use in casting or refining operations. The Ventura-Melt with automatic controls is easy to program and simple to pour. The Ventura-Melt will achieve 982\u003csup\u003eo\u003c\/sup\u003eC\/1800\u003csup\u003eo\u003c\/sup\u003eF in 31 minutes and has a 3100 gram\/100 troy oz. gold capacity and a silver capacity of 2600 gram\/83 troy oz. Maximum temperature: 1100\u003csup\u003eo\u003c\/sup\u003eC\/2012\u003csup\u003eo\u003c\/sup\u003eF. Ventura-Melts, just like the Kerr Electro-Melts, are made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBase Foot Print: 8-1\/4\" x 6-1\/2\" x 5\" Tall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Height: 13-1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelter on Top: 8-1\/2\" x 5-1\/2\" Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrucible Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Height: 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLip Height: 1\" x 4\" Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight Below Lip: 4\" x 3-1\/4\" Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentura-Melt 3 kg 100 troy ounce gold capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e120 Volts, 12.27 Amps, 1350 Watts, 50\/60 Hertz, Single Phase\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e240 Volts, 6.13 Amps, 1350 Watts, 50\/60 Hertz, Single Phase\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold with a limited factory warranty. \u003ci\u003eIn the event of a defect in material or workmanship, Ventura VCG SRL's liability is limited, at VCG Ventura ARL's option, to replacement of the defective product or part thereof, or reimbursement of the actual cost of the defective product.  In order to take advantage of this limited warranty, the defective product must be returned to VCG Ventura SRL.  In no event shall VCG Ventura SRL, or any of their dealers or agents, be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci style=\"color:#ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerr closed their Jewelry Division as of the end of 2017 and the brand Kerr Electromelt has been retired. *There are no parts available for the previous 2 generations of Kerr Electro-Melts.  Only the crucibles are the same.  Only parts for the last generation Kerr Electro-Melts are available as Ventura-Melt parts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerr","offers":[{"title":"120V","offer_id":43619354935510,"sku":"122.336","price":1115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V","offer_id":43619354968278,"sku":"122.336-230","price":1115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/ventura-melt-100-ounce-electric-melting-furnaces-120v-or-230v-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719955566","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/ja\/products\/ventura-melt-100-troy-ounce-capacity-electric-melting-furnace-120v-or-230v","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}