Originally Posted by
Defcon-One
It could be many things, but probably grit and lead oxides. Any time I see yellow anywhere in my pot I think, too hot!
Do you use a thermometer? If not, I'd think about it.
Also, you might try fluxing with dry pine saw dust. It is easy to make if you don't have any, it is a better reducing agent than waxes and oils and it cleans the lead very well! The ash is basically charcoal and absorbs a good bit of crud which you just scoop out with the ash. By then, the Tin and Antimony (the things that you want to keep) are reduced and back suspended in the melt so you won't scoop them out.
Not sure what this means, "if I go for an extended session". I tend to melt a batch, then make ingots, then do another batch if I feel up to it. Please explain if you want more advice, otherwise that's all I have. Doesn't really sound like a big deal to me as long as your lead and ingots look normal!