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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
It is built well enough. It doesn't get hot enough to melt copper, With the 12 kilogram graphite crucible. I am going to try to treat the fiberglass insulation with refractory cement. I might need to take apart the burner and look at the nozzle. It uses an ACME (right-handed) propane regulator on the Venturi-style burner. Usually these types of burners use POL regulators, which use the left-handed threading on a propane tank, and allow for higher propane flow rates. But, I'm going to see if the refractory works first before changing the regulator. One risk of using a POL regulator is too much propane, which would create improper fuel/air and possibly an explosion risk.As others state, the connection between the pipe and the body glows red and will create a fail point and a possible dangerous situation. I'm going to see if I can get some fiberglass in that connection to protect it. I'll update the review after I finish.
Gary decker
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
The pipe glows red and it's poorly designed. You have to have to angle of the propane nozzle pointed in a very precise location. And it still glows and burns at the edge of the pipe where it connects to the furnace
Rusty Shackleford
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
This metal smelter has completely exceeded my expectations! it has a robust construction. every aspect of this machine screams quality. I was impressed by how quickly and efficiently it melted down various metals, from aluminum to copper, achieving perfect results every time. The design is not only functional but also safe, Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, this smelter is a must-have for its reliability and outstanding performance. Highly recommended!
Don Gressett
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
A furnace that works well in my opinion. The first thing I did was layer the cotton, not to let the fibers come off. Melt copper easily using two burners. A 12kg container is excessive, haha. You will be surprised how much copper it contains. The clamp isn't too bad. I recommend getting a better set for lifting and pouring. Also get a large stainless steel spoon to remove slag in between adding more copper. I tried using what I had and either it melted or the copper stuck to it. Gently heat the new container then leave it to cool completely overnight then it is ready to use. I poured a few bars on the first day with a 3kg graphite mold I bought separately.
lucas stadnyk
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2024
Doesn't get nearly to temp to melt copper
Thomas Coots
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
Used it once, and it started to melt itself; would not recommend this product.
Edison
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
I’m really happy with this furnace! It was easy to set up and heats up fast. The flame is strong, and it keeps a good temperature for melting metals. The insulation works great, and it feels solid and durable.I’ve used it a few times now, and it gets the job done perfectly. It’s the right size for small projects, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable and reliable furnace!
Nadav Kolodner
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
This smelter is a must-have for any home smelter. It melts metal like butter and makes jewelry like magic. It is simple to use, fast to heat, and even to distribute. It has a generous capacity, and a smart safety design. It is also tough and reliable, and it has a solid warranty. If you want to smelt like a pro, get this smelter today.Photos are from when I unboxed it, next time I smelt ill be posting a video!
Lynn Zaiffdeen
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2023
The manual is very basic. But you should check the internet for more information on crucibles and how to coat them with the borax that is recommended
Benoit
Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2023
Vraiment un beau petit kit !!!! La valve a 15lb pour l'aluminium c'est bon en masse !!!A 30lb le kit y fond a mon avis !!!!Après trois utilisations le bruleur a changer de son !!!!Faut être débrouillard!!!!!
Raymond gaudet
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2023
Très utile
Ron
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
This kit comes with mostly everything you need to get started with smelting. Some of the items could be a bit better quality, but for an intro kit, it seems fine. Shows you everything you need to get started and maybe get better quality items later if you want.
JNL
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
This kit got my attention as I intended to build one of these furnace and basically, it is built based on the information I found. Sadly, this is winter here, and I won't risk mixing snow (or water) with melted aluminum. I will review the construction for now, and come back to the review once I fired up the thing.Structure: This is basic steel with some powder coating on top of it. As mentioned on the documentation, the paint is expected to burn and flake. That is OK for the kind of usage. The input port is easily accessible, welded correctly and the burner fits in easily. The top cover is OK, it retains the insulation correctly. Insulation is close to 40 mm, maybe it was squeezed in the handling, but the cover has the same kind of thickness. The burner is a little deep, so I’ll need to find something to fire it up securely with thee ridicule in place.Regulator and hose. This is a pretty standard burner hose and regulator, similar to what we go on outdoor boiling kit. The add-on here is the pressure gauge, and I really like this, this will really help fine tune the temperature. Reading temperature will be a challenge, thermocouple are limited to 1000 Celsius, (and melted aluminum would kind of short them), and my infrared thermometer goes only to 380 Celsius, this looks like I will guess based on melting aluminum cans.Burner: This is quite rudimentary, but there is not much more to a burner. The gas goes out through a small hole, the hole is aligned and glued in place. The burner can be separated in 2 parts for infection and realignment. There is no seal on the thread, and this is not required as there is no pressure at this point. The air/gaz ratio can be adjusted with the big washer and wing nut, I would have liked a locking screw to lock thee setting in place. I have no doubt about this getting serious heat once adjusted correctly.Accessories: A decent pair of leather gloves, with a layer of insulation better than my welding gloves. The tongs are OK, they look to be forged from steel rebar, they should do the job. If deep-frying a turkey is considered dangerous by many (but I still do it), I will clearly be cautious about melting aluminum. I feel more protection would be safer, and I’ll wear CSA safety boots, leather apron and probably leather chaps if I can find some. The mould is ok for extra material, it may be small if I have too much slag ion my material, in which case I will need to melt some clean ingot that will be remelted for the final cast.Crucible: The crucible is a consumable, it can be reuse a certain amount of time. It is OK for the job.Overall, a nice kit, well-built.
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