Halcyon Weighted STA - Weight Removable?

[Blue982]

Hey, I have a halcyon 6lb weighted single tank adapter. It's not coated in anything, just bare lead. Can I remove the weight and just use the STA (in warm water, for example).
Thanks!

 

[mikemill]

Attaches securely to Halcyon Eclipse BC Systems
Epoxy-coated 6-lb. (2.7 kg) weight is easily removed
Removable weight may be purchased as part of the Halcyon BC system

looks like it

 

[Belmont]

The weight is held in place by the two wing nuts used to fasten the STA to the plate.
Remove the nuts and the weight will fall off the STA.

 

[Blue982]

looks like it

Actually, this is the non epoxy-coated version. I couldn't find any info about if it could be removed online.

The weight is held in place by the two wing nuts used to fasten the STA to the plate.
Remove the nuts and the weight will fall off the STA.

Has this worked for you with a non-coated one in the past? Mine is pretty stuck in there, even without the wing nuts.

 

[James Bond boat entry]

I have the same STA, I used a plumber torch to melt out the lead as I wanted to us it for travelling.

Melt the lead outdoors and put the dripping into a old soup can or something else.