Melting zinc metal wheel weights into beautiful ingots ( trash to treasure)

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  • @donl4914
    @donl4914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So far every melter has made the same mistake with Zinc. The first time is a lesson. 😉😉😉😉
    Thanks for the video. I suppose by now you have a better way to melt Zinc. It's a wonderful metal to cast with.
    Stae Safe!!! 👍😁👍😁👍

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes I think every melter makes that mistake with zinc the first time.
      I haven’t melted any since as it kinda hard to come by but I have got a few wheel weighs and I will do another video soon and cast something with zinc. Thank you 👍

  • @frikkiesmit2695
    @frikkiesmit2695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its better to come straight to your channel on TH-cam. Love the tesla at beginning.

  • @stevesrt8
    @stevesrt8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    zinc is pretty nice to work with...except for overheating it lol. i do it in my woodstove with a cast iron pan. cheers. happy new years

  • @jacknanuq6119
    @jacknanuq6119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice job. just tried this today.

  • @leestringer8881
    @leestringer8881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reminds me of the Australian TH-camr BigstackD but without the hot sunny weather! Good video 👍🏻

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 yes I think I would definitely swap locations with him

    • @leestringer8881
      @leestringer8881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@meltingipswich haha! Is Melting Ipswich from not so sunny Suffolk by any chance..!

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leestringer8881 yes that’s the one

  • @idiotshan7418
    @idiotshan7418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good wark frends beautiful

  • @SilverScorpion
    @SilverScorpion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found you from the melting group on face book. This is my channel but not for melting. I haven't started that one yet!

  • @joesask857
    @joesask857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice

  • @catholic3dod790
    @catholic3dod790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job! 👌
    I want to know how will I know it is zinc or aluminum. They look the same sliver colors. Thanks

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zinc melts at a low temperature and it’s heavier than aluminium

    • @jimbotkin9318
      @jimbotkin9318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@meltingipswich Get some root rot (copper sulfate) and put a small amount in a spray bottle and fill with water. Spray a clean area (use a angle grinder) on the metal. If it turns black, it is zinc. If it remains silver, it is aluminum. This helps before you try to melt.

    • @donl4914
      @donl4914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimbotkin9318 I thought that was for Identifying magnesium. Zinc is much heavier and melts at 720 degrees.
      Magnesium melts at 1202 degrees. I just had to look that up. Interesting. I think I'm going to find some scrap Magnesium next.
      Stay safe!! 😁😉😁😉

    • @jupiter_ios
      @jupiter_ios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zinc will turn dark blue in a couple days and you can bite it slightly unlike both aluminium

  • @stl3094
    @stl3094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool video ,;Question wath size is the is the mold ,thank you .

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The mould is off eBay and it’s an 85 ounce

  • @chandrashekarsrinivas8473
    @chandrashekarsrinivas8473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful.👏👍🇮🇳

  • @NickandMildred
    @NickandMildred 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zinc fumes aren’t good , especially looking at the fumes coming off the overheated metal ... Were you alright afterwards ?

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I’m fine I wear a respirator

  • @karimrazak3798
    @karimrazak3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the battery housing made of pure zinc?

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      to be honest mate ive never taken batteries apart so would be able to give you an answer on that one

  • @maskamgobel9266
    @maskamgobel9266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Melting Ipswich I have such zinc metal about 30 kg where can i sell it? please guide

  • @jam2190
    @jam2190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always thought those are made from lead, dunno why

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of them might of been but this one was definitely aluminium as lead would of melting much quicker 👍

  • @jam2190
    @jam2190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta do some about the background noise, sounds like your camera was inside a running faucet

    • @meltingipswich
      @meltingipswich  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry that’s my pond but your right I might have to turn it off when I melt

  • @karnatakapeople5625
    @karnatakapeople5625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zinc melting point