Most of the pieces are assembled, not all, but most. (missing the platform, and Vat lifting mechanism)
But this is a full scale heat test. I was Testing the following:
>how long it takes to get 25 gallons of water to get from 45 - 90.
>what it takes to hold it there at 90 deg
>what does it take to move 25 gallons 2 deg / 5 min
>what does it take to move 25 gallons 3 deg /5 min
not sure if I want to go here, but, i would love to know how hot will this get....
Hmmm. (just bought a sack of onions and carrots, i could dice up some beef...)
Anyway, I will do this a couple of times to get accustomed to the new gear. Seems as though ever time i use it, i make a major change to some design.. (having great fun at doing this.)
Thanks much to carter for mucho offline advice.