57,000 BTU enough for a burner to melt COWW?

[RG1911]

I was able to buy 150 pounds of wheel weights (about 130+ after sorting out the iron and zinc), which meant I needed to get a burner and a pot in which to melt them. The el cheao camp stove that runs off little 16-oz bottles works until the temp drops in the garage (open) in the evening or a bit of wind comes through (even with a wind screen).

Looking through a number of posts, I found links to several burner units. Most seem to hover right around the 57,000 BTU mark, but at least they run off a standard (grill) propane tank.

Do these look like they'll do the job? (I only do 30-40 pounds at a time.)

Thank you,
Richard

http://www.agrisupply.com/carolina-cooker-22-in-cooker-stand-and-burner/p/40322/

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-30Quart-Propane-Turkey-Fryer/product/1112030501001/

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Propane-Cooker-with-Aluminum-Pot/product/10205245/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT

http://www.vmisales.com/hurricane/63-6000.html

[Mooseman]

They do nicely...the first one shown will do 170,000 BTU !!! Makes it much faster.

Rich

[kbstenberg]

I'm allso interested in #1. I sent a message to find what shipping would be.

[dragon813gt]

57k is more than enough. The higher the btu rating the faster you will melt the lead down. Have you checked Amazon? Free shipping and they have a big variety of burners.


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[Doc Highwall]

Just a reminder, lead weighs approximately 23 lbs. a quart so make sure you have a low sturdy base for it. You can always raise the base with a few cinder blocks, but what ever you do make sure it is stable and can hold the weight especially when fluxing.

[RG1911]

Thanks for the confirmation that 57,000 will do the trick. #1 looks like a winner, depending on shipping costs. And I'll check Amazon, too.

Cheers,
Richard

[BACKTOSHOOTING]

I bought this one today - $37.37 shipped with tax

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002913MI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

[FISH4BUGS]

Those legs make me nervous....they don't look too terribly strong.....be careful! Lead is heavy you know......