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salmonfood · March 15, 2011, 04:36 PM

I understand now that leaving the lead in the pot is acceptable.

But, I previously thought that heating a pot that was completely full of solidified lead would melt the lead that touched the melter first. And it would may take a long time to melt the lead in the middle that does not contact the sides thus causing stirring issues.
I have not read anything that says too remove unused lead nor anything that says to leave it in the pot, so I didn't know.
I have not casted yet, but will begin soon.

I see now that I was wrong, so as far as I see it case closed.

Thanks for the help

March 15, 2011, 04:36 PM	#6
salmonfood Member Join Date: March 1, 2011 Posts: 25	I understand now that leaving the lead in the pot is acceptable. But, I previously thought that heating a pot that was completely full of solidified lead would melt the lead that touched the melter first. And it would may take a long time to melt the lead in the middle that does not contact the sides thus causing stirring issues. I have not read anything that says too remove unused lead nor anything that says to leave it in the pot, so I didn't know. I have not casted yet, but will begin soon. I see now that I was wrong, so as far as I see it case closed. Thanks for the help