TRChad Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Do I need to be wearing a resperator while pouring lead. I have been told yes and no and figured you guys could tell me for sure. I only pour pure plumbers lead that comes from a plumbing supply wharehouse in 5 lb ignots....Thanks!!! TRChad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Not if you are in a well ventilated area. I pour lead in my basement but I keep the window cracked and have a small fan turned on. Another thing is soft or pure lead melts at around 650 deg or so and that isn't going to cause any problems, the biggest problem is when you melt tire weights or other scrap lead they are usually mixed with other alloys to make them harder and they have to be melted at a higher temp. Lead doesn't vaporize until the temp reaches around 900deg so as long as you have some air flow you should be ok without the respirator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
