Mike - Canadian law DOES state that no electrical device may be sold in Canada that draws more than 12 amps. Canada does not recognize the US standard for 20 amp 120 Volt devices, and uses a 15 amp 80% rule which gives the 12 amp maximum.
14 amp kilns by definition are 20 amp devices, meaning they should be running on 20 amp circuits, not 15 amp circuits. Again, this is the 80% rule - the maximum draw on a given circuit must be less than or equal to 80% of the circuit breaker maximum.
14 amp kilns SHOULD HAVE 20 amp plugs on them to prevent their use on 15 amp circuits.
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Chaotic Glass: Safety for the glassworker, and random thoughts and opinions on the state of the glassworking world
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