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Can old zinc be re-used when installing new zinc pot?

installing a ceramic zinc pot is it good to use the old zinc .

Dan Chairmonte
work - Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA
February 13, 2011

February 14, 2011

Like many questions on here, with little further info, the answer is not definitive.

Re-using old zinc?
In theory yes, a good idea.
But...
Is it contaminated? (where did it come from?
Is it in practical shape to re-melt? (you'll need to get heat transfer through the lumps in melting)
Is it safe to handle? (large sizes able to be lifted?)

Geoff Crowley
Crithwood Ltd.
Westfield, Scotland, UK

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