THE CONDONG MILL No. 2 low grade fugal basket was condemned during the 2015 crushing season after developing high vibration due to excessive run-out of the top rim. When replacement options were being investigated an opportunity was provided by Western States to install a prototype VL1300 low grade fugal on the proviso that they could conduct performance trials. This paper discusses the installation, commissioning and operation of the fugal. Details of teething issues, their cause and resolution are provided. The fugal uses an innovative probe-fed centre-feed design to obtain very good massecuite distribution across the separating screen. Results from performance trials conducted during the 2016 and 2017 crushing seasons show that the fugal is capable of operating in a wide feed rate range and the stability of the fugal under both high and low load conditions is excellent.