Lee pro 4-20 fix or buy new

[LUCKYDAWG13]

is it worth it to try and fix i have a Lee pro 4-20 pot that i think is on its way out. it takes longer for it to
come up to temperature just about in hour and a half or so should i see if i can fix or buy a new one
suggestion please if new which one should i get
thanks

[triggerhappy243]

Put lee's customer service to the test. See what they will offer.....

[triggerhappy243]

I have a lee pot.... dont use it much anymore. prefer to cast out of a 10 qt cast iron dutch oven and a ladle. I can cast a whole lot more this way.

[VHoward]

A new thermostat and/or heating coil is probably all you need.
Heater coil : http://leeprecision.com/heat-120v-stand-20lb.html $13
thermostat: http://leeprecision.com/thermostat-110v-20lb.html $5
New complete pot: https://fsreloading.com/lee-precision-pro-4-20lb-90947.html $58
New RCBS ProMelt: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1458209097/rcbs-pro-melt-furnace $385

Get the parts and invest some of your time and fix it for $18. Or if you don't think you can handle disassembly and replacing parts get a new pot from Lee for $58.
Given all that, My preference would be getting the RCBS ProMelt. They have a tendancy to last 30 years or more.

[Blanco]

If either of you guys wants to get rid of that Lee 4/20 pot just send it my way.
I am looking to find one to experiment on and make upgrades to.
Looking to upgrade the valve and handle mechanism to be more like the RCBS

[BNE]

The Lee pot is SUPER SIMPLE to take apart and replace parts.

[slide]

Another vote on rebuilding. If I can do it you can.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

ok i will send for parts will i just need the heater coil and the thermostat any thing else i should get as long as im sending
for parts ?

[VHoward]

If your pot is more than 2 years old, then you could also send for the updated valve rod assembly. I would call Lee and talk to them about what parts you need for that.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

ok thanks

[Jtarm]

I have a lee pot.... dont use it much anymore. prefer to cast out of a 10 qt cast iron dutch oven and a ladle. I can cast a whole lot more this way.

What's your heat source? Got any pics?

[Handloader109]

Or send it back and get a new one for half of list......At least that's what they say. I'd just get the parts myself. Sorry, NO WAY would I spend over $300 for ANY lead melting pot. Ain't worth nearly that much. It only melts lead. Doesn't fill cut sprue and dump out does it?

[LUCKYDAWG13]

well guys i gave lee a call on Monday morning ordered a new thermostat valve rod & arm assembly $18.61 shipped
got it today took about 10 min to fix all is well in my world :mrgreen:
thanks

[prs]

What? No new hearing coil? ;-)

prs

[VHoward]

It was most likely just the thermostat that was defective. That's the cheapest easiest fix to start with. If that wasn't the problem, then get the heating coil.