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snuffy · September 4, 2009, 10:04 PM

Actually, you can heat lead much higher than 850 with propane. In fact, you CAN get it too hot, hot enough to start generating lead fumes,(which happen at 1200 degrees).

If you're using a gas fired pot, you REALLY need a thermometer to control the heat, so as not to get too hot.

September 4, 2009, 10:04 PM	#4
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	Actually, you can heat lead much higher than 850 with propane. In fact, you CAN get it too hot, hot enough to start generating lead fumes,(which happen at 1200 degrees). If you're using a gas fired pot, you REALLY need a thermometer to control the heat, so as not to get too hot. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?