Welcome town_ale26! I finally just got around to actually signing up here at TN, after lurking for a few years. I only took the plunge in DDing myself about 2 months ago after seeing some Youtube videos of people getting all kinds of stuff from Gamestop, Best Buy, etc. I have been metal detecting, going to thrift stores and garage sales, and "curb hunting" for many years now, but always thought that DDing was kinda "scummy", but after my first pretty big haul, I am hooked! I go about 3 or 4 times a week in the early mornings and have never had any trouble with employees, maintenance, or law enforcement luckily. I have learned a lot from the people on here and would like to Thank them, as I think there's plenty to go around, and it really helps those of us who don't work a "traditional" job to provide for our family. Finally, in answer to your question - Plug it in and hook up a water supply to it? If not, around my neck of the woods, there are places that would buy it or consign it for you that have the means to check if it's working properly. Good Luck, and I hope you find the "Mother Lode" someday! Cheers!!