Lyman Casting Thermometer

[hpdrifter]

I bought one of these last summer and it crapped out on first exposure to a melt. It is now stuck on about 500° and won't budge. Got lazy/busy and didn't save receipt so I couldn't return it.

Time goes by and I buy another just the other day. It goes to 600° and stops. It returns to norm after sitting a while, but 600 is all it gets.

Has anybody used one of these successfully? I'm 0 for 2.

[omgb]

I bought one maybe 4-5 years ago. Works fine.

[omgb]

Take them both, receipt not required and contact Lyman direct. Explane the problem and ask for direct replacements. It's gonna take weeks but you will get two new thermometers

[hpdrifter]

thanks, I'll do it.

[dragonrider]

Been using the same one for about 15 years, no problems at all.

[MGySgt]

Been using mine for about 8 years now - no problems - almost sounds like the needle is bent in side and catching on eother the glass front or the back of it.

Drew

[Lee W]

I had one that read temp + 300F all the time. Lyman replaced it no problem. :-D

[floodgate]

hpdrifter:

...then, when you get the new ones from Lyman, sell both of them QUICK to someone else and get a GOOD one from Bill Ferguson "the alloy metalsmith".

floodgate

[Dale53]

I second floodgate's suggestion. My Ferguson thermometer is more accurate and reliable than my Lyman.

Dale53

[hpdrifter]

why would I want to do someone that way?:)

What does his thermos run?

[floodgate]

hpdrifter:

"Why would I want to do someone that way?"

I dunno, don't you have ANY enemies?

"What does his thermos run?"

His price is $37.00, 50 cents LESS than Lyman's; and I - and others here - are completely satisfied with the quality. You can order it via:

<http://www.theantimonyman.com/thermometry.htm>

Lots of other goodies on his website, and he is very helpful in answering questions about lead alloys and their properties.

Doug Elliott

[georgeld]

Hmm, will have to check his site out, thanks.

Have been casting off n on since the mid 50's, good long time ago.

Never used one til about 4 yrs ago when I finally coughed up $38 and got one from Midway. Since then I've had a lot less problems and a whole lot better bullets and sinkers because I don't cast until the melt is at last 750. I've seen this one read about 950 when I was pulled away from it awhile and left it cooking. So I know the Lee pot and the Lyman thermometer both will heat up that much.

Having it in my pot has sure made my casting life easier, I highly recommend everyone use one.

[rmb721]

Price of thermometers from Midsouth Shooters Supply: Lyman-$27.92
RCBS-$38.49 w/handle
I am leaning to the RCBS because of the way RCBS stands behind their products.