Electric Furnace

[Lanky]

Thinking of an electric furnace for melting gold. I see from other threads a few members have them and am interested in some brand/model suggestions and feedback....they ain't cheap! Would mainly use use to melt nuggets and for a friend to combine other metals/reduce purity to make jewellery.

stru

 

[AngerManagement]

My understanding from working on some units in health....

Gas would be cheaper and easier to manage; if your only doing the odd job.

 

[7.62marksman]

They range from about $300 upwards on ebay (electric)
there are a few of us have them i have had mine for a year and it gets used a fair bit ($549.00)
they do use a lot of power however i run mine off the generator 3kva and it works all day without any problems and that saves on large power bills
i have had the gas ones and the cost of the gas over the year before i got mine would have paid for another electric one
a mate of mine uses the gas axe on his oxy set works fine for him as it gets hot quick and he doesn't melt much at all

 

[Anolphart]

Power outage? What power outage?

 

[pete165]

Love it Anolphart you smartbum.

 

[dam it]

Hey Stur
I've had mine for a couple months now
I think it's great With the help from MM7.62 .
Mine was just under $400deliverd .
Replacement Crucibles are around $30-$40 .
If you want More Info or pics PM me :Y: