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food:cooking:excess_power [2023/02/27 12:43]
frater_secessus [AC (inverter)] added cosari 		food:cooking:excess_power [2023/03/04 16:46]
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   * small 120vac lunchboxes, as for bento.  Example:  [[https://amzn.to/3lk9Gp8|FIKNEE lunchbox heater]], rated 200w and [[https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/japanese-electric-lunchbox.46157/|used by Psyckosama]].    * small 120vac lunchboxes, as for bento.  Example:  [[https://amzn.to/3lk9Gp8|FIKNEE lunchbox heater]], rated 200w and [[https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/japanese-electric-lunchbox.46157/|used by Psyckosama]]. 
  
- +see the dedicated crockpot and instant pot pages
-=== crockpot vs instant pot === +
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-[[https://amzn.to/3LmlZMs|Instant Pots]] are becoming increasingly common as some [[electrical:12v:intro|vandweller power systems]] become beefier. While convenient, they are effectively electric [[food:cooking:cookware#pressure_cookers|pressure cookers]] + [[food:cooking:crockpot|crockpots]], both of which are much less demanding of power.((traditional pressure cookers are heated on the [[food:cooking:stoves|stove]])) +
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-Note:  instant pots typically require more power than most vehicle-dwellers have on tap, but [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/7nyvos/instant_pot_yay_or_nay/ds5ntc6/|it can be done]] if one understands the issues. +
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-> The [[https://amzn.to/3kyxFjw|3qt model (mini)]]... draws less wattage at 700W versus 1,000W for [[https://amzn.to/3ystbjj|the 6qt]] and 1,200W for [[https://amzn.to/3sQDxbC|the 8qt]]. -- loveyourrv((https://www.loveyourrv.com/instant-pot-boondocking-power-draw/)) {[[https://amzn.to/3jtf9tT|the 10qt]] is [[https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-nova-review/|1,440w]] -- secessus} +
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-Instant Pot advantages: +
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-  * much faster cooking times possible +
-  * temperature control (heating element runs as needed)for more accurate cooking and reduce power consumption +
-  * better insulation will likely reduce power consumption +
-  * pressurized modes will result in consistent cooking at high altitude +
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-Crockpot advantages:  +
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-  * much lower cost, particularly if bought used at thrift stores +
-  * much lower current demand (150w vs 1000w), which means a crock can run on components that cost 1/6th as much +
-  * analog crocks (physical controls, no digital components)  run happily on inexpensive [[electrical:inverter#msw_and_electronics|MSW inverters]] +
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-also see [[https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/any-thoughts-on-crock-pots.42193/post-558817|this post]] +
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-=== Instant Pot Duo Mini === +
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-The smallest (3qt) and lowest-powered (700w) IP will likely be the best fit for those who want to try such cookers.  It is reported to run correctly off both 1000w inverters, both MSW and PSW.((PSW might be better for efficiency and timer accuracy -- secessus)) +
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-The included 3qt cooking pot is((https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/instant-pot-dimensions/#innerpot))  +
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-   * 7.8'' x 5'' (outer, ie what cooking implements can fit inside the IP +
-   * 7'' x 4.75'' (inner, what can fit inside the IP's internal cooking pot) +
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-=== Cosari 2qt === +
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-Cosari makes [[https://amzn.to/3EHIXgf|a 2qt pressure cooker]] that consumes 720w.+
  
  
food/cooking/excess_power.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/05 19:17 by frater_secessus

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