finfever Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Does anyone use salt in their lee pots? I heard salt is bad for them and can damage it, is this true or just BS. If this is true i can't wait to get a presto pot. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I'm not sure about it damaging the pot. I just know that salt (and larger flakes) will sometimes clog the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Makes sense to me..Salt damages metal.Ask any boat owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Brabant Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 It's taking the "no stick" finish from the bottom of my presto pot from the stiring paddel that is scraping the bottom of the pot. The salt is a good abrasive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxfish Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think salt left in the pot for an extended period of time, like not cleaning it for a couple of weeks, might have an effect on the metal, but the way we use them the salt is not in the pot for very long. My pots are quite old and I see nothing happening to the liner. Lurecraft sells new liners for about 4 bucks. Their not in the catalog and not on line, you have to ask for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 you have to stir constantlyto keep the salt suspended. i havent used my pots in years............ left some plastic in them, rusted! i have to wire brush on a drill clean them. and replace the screws ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
