New to me Lee bottom pour problem

[Redd508]

I have recently picked up a small Lee bottom pour and seems to work well with 1 exception. After i fill the mold the lead in the spout tends to cool and stop it up. I can clear it with a nail nut after 1 or 2 pours it is plugged again. Is this common and is there a fix for it? I drained the pot but havent had a chance to dissassemble it yet. Thanks in advance.

[dragonrider]

Turn up the heat, you running too cool. If you do not
Have a thermometer get one. Temp between 700 and 750

[462]

Though the alloy melt may be at the desired temperature, the spout, which is exposed, takes a while longer to heat up. The ambient temperature and wind affect the pots outside temperature.
1. Wait longer to start casting.
2. Use a propane torch to heat the spout and bottom of the pot.

[Redd508]

Though the alloy melt may be at the desired temperature, the spout, which is exposed, takes a while longer to heat up. The ambient temperature and wind affect the pots outside temperature.
1. Wait longer to start casting.
2. Use a propane torch to heat the spout and bottom of the pot.

Makes sense because it did flow well and itwas windy. If i torch the bottom will i have to continue heating or should it keep temp once its hot?

[462]

Once the alloy starts flowing through the spout, and as long as you don't take any extended breaks, you shouldn't have to re-heat it.

[Bzcraig]

Though the alloy melt may be at the desired temperature, the spout, which is exposed, takes a while longer to heat up. The ambient temperature and wind affect the pots outside temperature.
1. Wait longer to start casting.
2. Use a propane torch to heat the spout and bottom of the pot.

What he said!!