I have just purchased a Lee production pot IV and tried to do some casting with it yesterday. I set the thermostat to about 6 which is slightly above the middle of the range. After about 15 pours, I went to check the slug cast and left the power of the pot on. When I returned, I was surprised to see that the lead in the pot has solidified. I checked the power connection and everything looked OK. Then after a while, the lead melted again.
After the casting session I removed the cover holding the thermostat knob to check how the temperature control is done. Much to my dismay, the only sensor of the thermostat is a piece of bi-metal that is hanging in the air inside the stand instead of touching the pot. I cant figure out how it is possible to sense the temperature of the molten lead in such an arrangement. Have they forgotten to install some components ?
I really don't want to ship it back because it will be too costly. Can anyone shed some light on this pls ?
After the casting session I removed the cover holding the thermostat knob to check how the temperature control is done. Much to my dismay, the only sensor of the thermostat is a piece of bi-metal that is hanging in the air inside the stand instead of touching the pot. I cant figure out how it is possible to sense the temperature of the molten lead in such an arrangement. Have they forgotten to install some components ?
I really don't want to ship it back because it will be too costly. Can anyone shed some light on this pls ?
