Ok well this is a snip from another thread that I am moving here to not derail the current topic on the original thread.Originally Posted by Zinc thread
NOW my Rig of discussion is the Lee production pot IV like this:
NOW this was my first "rig" as before this I just used a casting ladel over a Plumber torch and then pour....(I know...) Its still in service BUT I am running into some issues as it ages...
- drip-ity drip drop...
OK well this is a kinda big problem. It constantly drips. even after twisting the Valve rod and bounceing the rod up and down all i can do is slow the drip.- constant cleaning required for reliable pour...
This is where I take a paperclip and insert it into my pour hole and try to get a reliable predictable stream of lead/metal into my molds.- lead "foam" everywhere...
Ahhhh the lead foam..... I have a feeling that this might be the root issue of my problem. its like a Silver whipped cream topping all over my rig.
NOW what have I done?? Everything. I have had this for about 8ish years and I have used it to Melt WW down, pour ingots of WW, Make alloys for pours and Basicly EVERYTHING. Its my one stop shop for my casts. NOw If I can dis assemble the pot without ruining the warrenty I'll do it. Also every Lee comes with the "pay 1/2 of the current cost and we will refurbish yours for you" statement and for $40 Im sure I can get it done.
Now Back to the Zinc..... I have used Zinc in the pot. Alot of it more than likely. Now with the breakdown of a pot from Zinc I think it might be pitting my pot and allowing the foam to have more tooth. Its real hard to remove and I never can get all of it.
SO my knowledgeable bretheren..... what is my problem and what do I do to correct it?