Well, I received the Pro melt via FedEx and set it up last night. Well packed and complete.
Setting it up is easy....just a few parts and that's it.
I fired it up with the leftovers from draining the now retired Lee 4-20 (a moment of silence please
) and while it took some time to start the initial melt from the corn cob ingots, once it got melted it was fine.
I like the digital dial in of the desired temperature and the ability to watch the actual pot temp digitally. I presume that the digital readout is accurate.
I LIKE the mould guide because I cast with 4-6-8-10 H&G moulds, and it looks like it will support them nicely.
LOTS of room under the pot when you swing the mould guide out of the way.
I didn't cast anything last night, just got it set up and filled up with #2 lead alloy and ready to go.
One thing that is very different is that the furnace has a cooling fan in the back side body. I assume that keeps the electronics from melting down while in use.
With the Lee, you just pull the plug, make sure it isn't dripping, and walk away.
The RCBS has a cool down sequence - set the desired temp to zero, let the pot cool (the fan is still running to keep the electronics from frying), and when the pot reaches 160 yank the plug.
It took well over an hour to do that.
Can't just pull the plug and walk away. You have to remember to go back and unplug the unit when cooled down.
Casting maybe this weekend if I can squeeze out some time.
We will see how it goes then when the rubber hits the road.