If you were building a pan for a halfpint would you build it with 3 or 4 sections? Also, how many sections should it be if maybe at some time I want to use it as part of a larger unit, say as a cross flow or syrup pan? Are there other things I should consider while I'm having a new pan built?

I currently have a half pint that has soldered joints and I burned it last year so I'm going to have a local menonite build me a new one. I just want to make sure I think of all of the options and build this right the first time.