Those of you that use a heater---what temperature are you using ( if measurable!)--I see some use a PID or other controllers ??
Those of you that use a heater---what temperature are you using ( if measurable!)--I see some use a PID or other controllers ??
It depends on the lube used. I find my Star can also use a variety of temps depending on the air pressure used.
In short, there isn't a single right answer.
I do find that less heat, more pressure works better. Too much heat makes the lube soft enough to get everywhere.
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Depends on the lube and the current ambient temp in your shop at the time .... as I use Ben's red for the most part , my heater says about 80 to 90 degrees at the moment .... it is winter in these parts .....great hand warmer also ...
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Not to beat a deceased equine, but the type of lube you are using is the biggest part of the equation and you failed to mention that.
I use White Label Lube, Commercial 160....it is a harder lube and stays in the grooves better even during storage here in Texas during the summer temps of 100+. But it does require some heat for application. My homebuilt heater runs about 108-110 degrees depending on the ambient temp., but this is about right for this lube. I have also used Carnauba Red at this temp and it works fine, you just have to back off on the pressure a little. I have had very good results with both lubes.
You can get a inexpensive infrared thermometer on fleabay and monitor your temp pretty precisely.
You will just have to experiment to find the temp range that works for your lube and pressure combination.
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I heat my luber with a hair drier. I just get the body slightly warm and im good for lots of boolits. Im in a 60'F room in the winter and summer its hot enough to cool it down with a fan and a cold beer. Some use a light bulb placed close to the sizer. A metal plate long enough for a iron to sit on it and transfer heat.
Really depends on what lube you use and its melt temp as said above, harder needs more heat.
I believe the lyman heating element is a 15watt pencil type @ 120v. You can find them on line and drill a hole in a plate to mount under your unit.
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I appreciate the info and it is my plan to install a temp sensor along with cartridge heater---I was looking for some sort of a starting point!!
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NRA type 50/50 should be ok at room temperature of 70 without a heater in the Lyman 450. But my new 50/50 alox/bees wax lube from White Label Lube is too hard, needing a heater. So my guess is 90 degrees will work with most lubes. To high and they melt & run out of the Lyman. Chart from Midwayusa.
Room temp is 70 as a standard. Melt Temperatures- White Label lube http://www.lsstuff.com/frequently-asked-questions
Lube working temp melt temp
50/50 room temp 162F
BAC room temp 162F
2500 room temp 162F
Carnauba Red 100F 162F
Commercial 160 105-130F 165F
Commercial 190 130-155F 190F
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