smalljaw Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 For those that use the RCBS furnace, what temps settings do you normally operate in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 8-9 , but I have never checked the temp. mine is 25 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Mine is set for 7-8. I don't check my temp either, because I don't seem to have any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I set mine higher thinking it will quit dripping. which i knew it wouldn't help . i cleaned it out the other day and it has slowed it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I set mine higher thinking it will quit dripping. which i knew it wouldn't help . i cleaned it out the other day and it has slowed it down. If your promelt drips you can call rcbs and tell them you need a new pot and plunger. Make sure you tell them you need both. They won't charge anything for it and you'll be pouring drip free for quite a while. Costumer service is what makes rcbs the best pot for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Mine is set around 700-750° depending on the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I set mine on high. I found the trick is to start my pour above the hole and let it run into the hole if the lead is to hot that stops it from flashing. I use a ladle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Cranked up 100%, hot full throttle for me... Just like my music, boat and women. LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I think some of these replies are for the Lee pot. I didn't think RCBS had a number system, but went by temps at the dial. I run mine at 750 for 2oz. and below with good lead. 800 when doing above that. If you are melting wheel weights, some molds you may want to run hotter to get complete pours around the keeper pin and collar. That being said, I don't know what the real temp of the lead is. Hit it with a heat gun one time, but it would not read the shiny lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 When did they go to wood free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Mine is Balsa Core and Kevlar ........... Most here prefer Balsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Here I thought 21 XDC meant he was 21 and like using ecstasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'm too old for that stuff... I keep a clean lifestyle, Never even smoked a cigarette.. I get my high from fishing and fast boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
