Quote Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides View Post
I hear ya. I had a clog, emptied & cleaned, cleared the spot. Put lead back in, melted & clogged again. Lead is pure so not sure what’s goin on.
Wish I had $ for a pro melt pot


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Keeping it full helps keep the crud on the top, do you let it get low? I don't let mine get below an inch from the top. Also seems to help prevent drips due to the extra weight on the plunger.

I use a piece of heavy fishing wire held with pliers to open out the spout any time it has an angle to the stream instead of straight down, or if it's very thin. If you're safe about it (gloves, catch pan, splatter apron) you can lift the handle a bit and stick it in there, but usually not necessary for me. I'm using pure lead as well.