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[Mr_Sheesh]

I have a RCBS Promelt but a family member has it and (as they're somewhat hostile towards firearms) getting it back may be problematic. Assuming I can get it back, what do folks do to upgrade these nowadays? (Mine's 30 years old, definitely PRE PID, tho I am good in electronics as that's what I do so I probably would build my own PID controller.)

And, if I can't get it back soon enough, I don't know if I want to get a Lee or what.

(I definitely need to gather more lead first.)

[Hickory]

If you want to get your pro melted back without a hassle just say you want to cast some sinkers or jigs for fishing.
If that doesn't fly, a 4 lb Lee melter is cheap if you don't mind ladle casting.

[6bg6ga]

If you own the promelt then its your property. The idea that a family member won't give you back your property is rediculous at best. The law is only a phone call away.

[6bg6ga]

I have a RCBS Promelt but a family member has it and (as they're somewhat hostile towards firearms) getting it back may be problematic. Assuming I can get it back, what do folks do to upgrade these nowadays? (Mine's 30 years old, definitely PRE PID, tho I am good in electronics as that's what I do so I probably would build my own PID controller.)

And, if I can't get it back soon enough, I don't know if I want to get a Lee or what.

(I definitely need to gather more lead first.)

Updating the Promelt with a PID control is childs play. There are plenty of threads that are a good source for part numbers and ideas. High cost PID's don't necessarily perform any better but are sometimes easier to program the temp settings in than the lower cost PID's.

[Mr_Sheesh]

Unfortunately, with family, it can be a "your word against theirs" game; I'll eventually get it back. Just a matter of getting there from here.

[lwknight]

You simply plug the power cord into the output from the pids' contactor instead of the wall plug. I just put an extension cord end on my contactor so all it does is to turn the power off and on to the pot.

[Moonie]

I love my lyman mag 25, comes with built in PID. I replaced the mold guide with the one Al over at NOE is making, haven't tried the new guide out but looks like a huge improvement over stock.

[lightman]

The ProMelt works well without any mods. A PID is nice to have and there are a few different mold guides and pot covers that look interesting. But your ProMelt should work as well now as it ever did. Good Luck getting it back!