Lee Pro-20 Pot

Discussion in 'Reloading Bench' started by 1in20, Jul 16, 2015.

  1. 1in20

    1in20 Member

    I am using a Lee pot to melt my wheel weights. I would like to know what dial setting will melt the led but not the zinc.
     
    1in20, Jul 16, 2015
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  2. biggun 682

    biggun 682 Active Member Founding Member

    5 or 6 but I would run a thermometer and try for 625 degree
     
    biggun 682, Jul 17, 2015
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  3. 1in20

    1in20 Member

    Thanks biggun682. 6 is working OK.
     
    1in20, Jul 17, 2015
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  4. biggun 682

    biggun 682 Active Member Founding Member

    lead in wheel weights should melt at 600 zinc at725 are you making shot?
     
    biggun 682, Jul 17, 2015
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  5. 1in20

    1in20 Member

    Ingots for now....shot later.
     
    1in20, Jul 18, 2015
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  6. biggun 682

    biggun 682 Active Member Founding Member

    Make sure you are pulling out The stick on weights as they are soft and you will have better control of your aloy
     
    biggun 682, Jul 19, 2015
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