[fleetlines]

I found that as I lifted the grate, it would draw less so it was just to much surface area I take it. My goal with the grate was to just hook up the grate and be able to hang multiple pieces where I wanted using hooks and/or tie wire. I had also considered putting a metal basket inside so I could just drop pieces in (and watch that it bubbled) but if surface area is a factor, that's not a good option. I'll just do 1/2 the grate at a time.

Matt, as far as cleaning the tank, it comes out easily enough and grinding the inside wasn't to bad so that will be alright for occasional good cleanings but I had something like Chris said in mind for the most part. Also, I have it outside.

Chris, how and why did you tie in the battery into the system. I'd like to do that just to help keep my spare battery charged but I'm curious if there is another reason.

I pulled the ladle after 5 or 6 hours. A little more time is in order. I forgot to get the before picture. I just hit it with a wire brush, not even a wheel, then shot it with WD-40. I bought 4 of them at an auction and that was the worst one so it was worse than the top one in this pic: