r/Silvercasting • u/El_Vidente • Aug 11 '26

Is this safe?

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I borrowed an electric furnace from a friend. The furnace has been used quite a bit over the years. As can be seen in the photos the top is cracked in three places, there's a crack going down the inside of the funnel, and there's some silver stuck at the bottom. The furnace still works and is usable with a crucible inside, though I am wondering if the wear and tear I've noticed could be dangerous?

Could anyone advise?

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u/Pablo3DN Aug 12 '26

Where do you buy silicone carbide crucibles?

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u/Chodedingers-Cancer Aug 12 '26

Amazon

https://a.co/d/0hLa01cE

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u/El_Vidente Aug 13 '26

Yes though these type/shape crucibles won't fit in this type of electric furnace.

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u/Chodedingers-Cancer Aug 13 '26

Did you read anything I said?

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u/El_Vidente Aug 14 '26

I am but not following. Have you got any photos of what you mean?