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troutcreek · November 3, 2013, 07:04 PM

I need some advice..... I’m a big fan of Lee because I’ve always had good luck with their products. It has been some time since I’ve cast bullets, but I need to do some casting. I plugged my pot in this afternoon and it quickly came up to 200 deg. I then let the pot heat soak for 30 minutes and when I came back the lead hadn’t melted. Has anyone had this problem? I think that either the thermostat or the temperature element is bad but I’m not sure how to tell which.
My pot is the small pot that can only be used with a dipper (not the bottom drop). I can send Lee a note and they may be able to help but I’m hoping that a forum member may be able to give me some guidance.
Thanks,

November 3, 2013, 07:04 PM	#1
troutcreek Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Southern Washington on the Columbia River Posts: 80	Lee Electric Lead Pot Question I need some advice..... I’m a big fan of Lee because I’ve always had good luck with their products. It has been some time since I’ve cast bullets, but I need to do some casting. I plugged my pot in this afternoon and it quickly came up to 200 deg. I then let the pot heat soak for 30 minutes and when I came back the lead hadn’t melted. Has anyone had this problem? I think that either the thermostat or the temperature element is bad but I’m not sure how to tell which. My pot is the small pot that can only be used with a dipper (not the bottom drop). I can send Lee a note and they may be able to help but I’m hoping that a forum member may be able to give me some guidance. Thanks,