ghost Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I received my lee production pot in the mail today and don't know how I ever lived without it. But I have noticed one problem. The pour spout seems to clog up on me. What is everyones secret remedy for this? When I first started using it I had a perfect flow but it kept getting worse as I poured until it ended up being a trickle and I had to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 If you are using additives such as salt and glitter they may be settling into the top of the pour spot. Try fashioning an "L" shaped "Anti-Clogging Tool" out of a piece of spinnerbait wire and push it up into the pot through the spout and work it around a bit, this may help. Then always remember Stirr, Stirr Stirr... TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxfish Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Two things tend to slow the flow and that is cooler plastic which makes it thicker and the larger flake. I have a small piece of wire close by to clear the opening from the bottom. After some use the hole can close some and I use a drill at slow speed to ream it out. Its surprising how just doing that will increase the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeylegs1246 Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Excuse me, production pot in the wire bait section....likely meant lead production pot not plastic????? How about it spook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagacious Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 click: http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/wire-baits/13211-dripless-lead-pour-pot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yeah it is a lead pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I wouldn't use a drill to be clearing your pour spout wether lead or plastic, one slip and you're into the heating element or worse you screw up the pour spout. Use a piece of wire to clear it our spin the lift rod with a screwdriver to clear it. Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I found a large dental style pick that seems to be working great. Thanks for the ideas guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfellmy Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I used an uncoiled paper clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 T pin clamped in (long) hemostats or vise grips at 90*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamablacksmith Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Typically Ive found that if I increase the heat this problem goes away. The tip below the pot is just too cool and 'freezes' the lead in the spout. The only reason you should need a clean out tool is if you get debris clogged in it. If you need a clean out tool, the best would be a torch tip cleaner, available for a couple of bucks from any welding or home supply store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
