Just unboxed a new one, This one has a small paper clip wire on the handle. It appears to slide through the shut-off rod into the pivot stud. I got the handle installed but see no use for the spring like wire ??
Also shouldn't the flow stop when you remove your hand from the handle ?? this one appears to need to be lowered after each pour,maybe reaming the handle hole at the pivot stud to allow it to pivot freely and shut off the flow of hot lead. for the cost of these pots one would think they could include a on /off switch,instead of plugging the cord in and out to cut the power off.