I received the Lee Pro about a week ago and after putting on a plug it was ready for use. The pot is a bit oily so you might want to remove the oil before use. The pot has a very workable size and melts the lead with ease. After about as short as 20 minutes you can start pooring your lead. The Lee Pro has nothing it does not need and is simple to use. It is easy to adjust the flow of the melted lead.