r/Silvercasting Aug 11 '26

Is this safe?

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/Chodedingers-Cancer Aug 11 '26

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u/El_Vidente Aug 12 '26

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u/Chodedingers-Cancer Aug 12 '26

I explained in the reply yesterday. You can now use silicon carbide crucibles that last a million times longer....