Paint stripping lead paint

[paulb33]

Hi All,

So, I need to remove old paint from windows, fascia boards etc. Clearly, there will be lead in it, so need to be cautious.

The Speedheater Infra Red Lamp is claimed to be safe for lead. But, shocked that the UK distributor wants £500.
http://www.eco-strip.com/ProdStripper.html

Paint melts about 200 degrees. Lead at 1000 degrees. Seems the Speedheater heats paint to about 200 degrees. But, this is acknowledged to be dependent on time.

So, I'm left wondering if I use my cheap heat gun at a low setting, and carefully, it will do the same "safe" job?

Regards,

Paul

 

[DJH]

Lead, the material not it;s bye products. starts to flow at about 329C. There are suitable face masks for use as protection against the inhalation of lead fume. I used to get mine from a company called Winzer Wurth...

Doug