I've been thinking of making a new electric down pour furnace, just as a project. I'm just trying to come up with different or new ideas. I have an idea of how I want to make the plunger rod assembly. I have been saving parts from electrical items, I want to have a hot plate built into the top and a PID. Maybe wrap the pour nozzle with resistance wire to keep it from freezing up. Maybe a second larger valve spout for emptying the pot or making ingots. Just wanted to know what others would do.
No, I'm not going to add an espresso machine or a beer tap to it.