[SEL] Fuel for babbitt/lead melting burner

[Andrew]

I just want to add a couple tips-
-To avoid the exploding molten metal part don't drop cold chunks into an
already molten pot of metal, if you're going to add more, it's a very good
idea to preheat the metal before putting it in, this gets rid of the
moisture which is what usually causes that...
Andrew.

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On Mon, 1 Nov 2004, Rob Skinner wrote:

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> >    Picked up an burner this weekend for melting babbitt.  It
> > has the air pump.  Do I use white gas (Coleman fuel) in this?
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> Hi Rick,
> Are we talking about a fire pot, like a backpacking stove but with a lot more
> mojo?  It probably takes kero.  I run diesel in mine 'cuz it's easier to obtain.
> Gasoline vaporizes too quickly and doesn't put out enough BTU's to get the job
> done.
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> Tips:
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> 1.  NEVER look down on the burner.  If things aren't just so, it can squirt a
> stream of flaming fuel a couple feet in the air.
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> 2.  Treat your orifice GENTLY.  If you make it too big by cleaning it
> aggressively, the burner will cease to function properly.
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> 3. Protective gear is a really good idea.  Exploding molten metal will ruin your
> wool Armani jacket and leave pits in your Revo glasses.
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> Have fun and play safe.
> Rob
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