You need to be very careful using heat to remove paint, since the lead in  
the paint may be vaporized at temperatures below which the heat source 
operates.  I found one source who claims that lead oxides used in paint may 
vaporize in the  800 degree range; however, this source seems to be trying to 
sell  lower-temperature UV paint removers.
 
Be careful in any case.  There's also the possibility of burning your  
substrate, or the rats' nests behind the clapboards.
 
Ralph
 
 
In a message dated 3/8/2010 6:42:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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On  3/8/2010 4:46 PM, Cuyler Page wrote:  
Looking for recommendations of heat plate or  radiant heat devices or 
non-caustic strippers.   Brand names that  work and are appreciated would be  
appreciated.


Cuyler,

I will get back to  you on this. 
I need to call Duffy Hoffman in WV and get his input on brand  names of 
equipment.
I might also make a few other calls.
John Leeke may  also chime in as he has expertise in this area.

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