FC Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I just changed out my two diesel truck batteries. The core charge is only $5 each. It looks like the plates are pure lead, from what I read, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I'm considering burning in them in my burn pit, and salvaging the lead for casting. I'm guessing that is more than $10 worth of lead in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I've done it, years ago. It is pure lead, but sulfated from being old dead batteries. If you melt it down, you can get just the pure lead. Now, pure lead does not make good rifle or pistol bullets. Good for black powder, though. You can mix it with other lead, like from wheel weights, and get it harder. Last I looked, lead was a buck a pound. Probably more today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted October 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Ok. I’m thinking black powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 They should work great for black powder. Just be careful dealing with the acid. You could dump and neutralize the acid, rinse out the cells with water, then crack open the cases (an axe works well, ask me how I know,) get the plates out with said ax, then start melting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I also heard of folks using lead from car batteries, but unlike Dr Hess I have no first hand experience, but by report they seemed pleased with it. karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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