Lee pro 220volt pot

south.texas.dead.I · May 25, 2011, 01:22 AM

I've had one 4lb ingot in my mold for about an hour and the lead hasnt even started melting, is this a dud, or how long does it normally take to get started

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hornady · May 25, 2011, 06:51 AM

My Lee 4-20 110 pot will melt a pot full of alloy in 20 Min, or less, so if your 220 pot is wired correctly yes it’s a dude.

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · May 25, 2011, 09:54 PM

I never knew that molds were suppose to melt lead...

snuffy · May 25, 2011, 11:23 PM

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452297

Looks like you don't have it wired correctly. Probably only one leg of the 220 is live, so it won't heat up. Get an electrician to do the wiring, then it will work.

If I may ask, why did you get a 220 volt pot? The 120's work just as well and you can plug them in anywhere.

shootniron · May 25, 2011, 11:32 PM

My 4-20 110v will melt a pot full of lead in 20 minutes without a problem.

I would agree, you have a wiring problem. Get that fixed and it will be fine.

I, also, wonder why you opted for the 220v pot. Not saying there is not a legitimate reason, but would like to know as I have always wanted to know the reason for that pot being offered.

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · May 26, 2011, 07:39 AM

'Cuz more is ALWAYS better snuffy. <---sarcasm

snuffy · May 26, 2011, 08:01 AM

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'Cuz more is ALWAYS better snuffy. <---sarcasm

There IS a legit reason for a 220 pot, economy. 220 volts is more efficient, it costs less to operate. Problem is, most houses are not wired with 220 volt plugs where they should be. A simple call to an electrician would result in 220 where you wanted it to be and the pot wired with the correct plug. BUT there again, you're trapped to that location unless you also have him make up an extension cord! I DIDN'T say it would be cheap. Electricians won't even start their trucks for less than 1 hundred bucks, then there's materials and time. It would take some time to break even on the higher efficiency.

Dead-I, good luck on getting it set-up!

TXGunNut · May 26, 2011, 09:02 PM

Ok, guys. If I'm going to set up a casting/lawnmower shed and want to wire it I should consider 220V AND 110V? I have 2 20# 110V pots but electricity isn't getting any cheaper.
Sorry about the hijack but I think you're on to something.

south.texas.dead.I · May 27, 2011, 12:34 AM

I got it all set up using the thread that the above poster quoted, it'll melt 3 4pm ingots within 10 minutes and keep the lead hot and liquid form at about 25% power (in between 2 and 3)

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May 25, 2011, 01:22 AM	#1
south.texas.dead.I Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Posts: 282	Lee pro 220volt pot I've had one 4lb ingot in my mold for about an hour and the lead hasnt even started melting, is this a dud, or how long does it normally take to get started iPhone using Tapatalk

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May 25, 2011, 11:23 PM	#4
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452297 Looks like you don't have it wired correctly. Probably only one leg of the 220 is live, so it won't heat up. Get an electrician to do the wiring, then it will work. If I may ask, why did you get a 220 volt pot? The 120's work just as well and you can plug them in anywhere. __________________ 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?

May 26, 2011, 07:39 AM	#6
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May 26, 2011, 09:02 PM	#8
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Ok, guys. If I'm going to set up a casting/lawnmower shed and want to wire it I should consider 220V AND 110V? I have 2 20# 110V pots but electricity isn't getting any cheaper. Sorry about the hijack but I think you're on to something. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

May 25, 2011, 06:51 AM	#2
hornady Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: SWPA Posts: 428	My Lee 4-20 110 pot will melt a pot full of alloy in 20 Min, or less, so if your 220 pot is wired correctly yes it’s a dude.

May 25, 2011, 11:32 PM	#5
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	My 4-20 110v will melt a pot full of lead in 20 minutes without a problem. I would agree, you have a wiring problem. Get that fixed and it will be fine. I, also, wonder why you opted for the 220v pot. Not saying there is not a legitimate reason, but would like to know as I have always wanted to know the reason for that pot being offered.

May 27, 2011, 12:34 AM	#9
south.texas.dead.I Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Posts: 282	I got it all set up using the thread that the above poster quoted, it'll melt 3 4pm ingots within 10 minutes and keep the lead hot and liquid form at about 25% power (in between 2 and 3) iPhone using Tapatalk