This bucket of weights has been in my heated shop for a couple of years so I know they’re dry. But with that said, I put some 1lb bars in my casting pot that was about half full. After a minute or so, there was a slight “pop” or burb which was enough to throw some lead out of the pot. Luckily I wasn’t standing next to it. It wasn’t moisture because those bars have been in the same heated shop for 6 or more years. Not sure what happened but I’m extra cautious now anytime I’m messing with molten lead.