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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 16:57]
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 Analog cooking appliances (knobs, not electronics) run fine off inexpensive MSW [[electrical:inverter|inverters]].  Analog cooking appliances (knobs, not electronics) run fine off inexpensive MSW [[electrical:inverter|inverters]]. 
  
-  * Normal sized [[food:cooking:crockpot|crock pots]] typically take 125w-200w on HI and half that value on LO.  +  * [[food:cooking:crockpot|crock pots]] typically take 125w-200w on HI and half that value on LO.   
 +  * [[food:cooking:instantpot|Instant Pots]] run 700w to 1200w, depending on size
   * **mini rice cookers**.  Normal rice cookers run ~300w but some of the smaller travel ones use less.  Example:  [[https://amzn.to/3h7bt03|Dash 200w 1L travel rice cooker]] (**200w**).   * **mini rice cookers**.  Normal rice cookers run ~300w but some of the smaller travel ones use less.  Example:  [[https://amzn.to/3h7bt03|Dash 200w 1L travel rice cooker]] (**200w**).
   * immersion (loop) heaters for AC are typically 300w although NOS((new old stock)) versions can be found for 200w.  Example:  [[https://amzn.to/3f0RRI1|Norpro 559 immersion heater]]. (300w)   * immersion (loop) heaters for AC are typically 300w although NOS((new old stock)) versions can be found for 200w.  Example:  [[https://amzn.to/3f0RRI1|Norpro 559 immersion heater]]. (300w)
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 === crockpot vs instant pot === === crockpot vs instant pot ===
  
 +There are some major ways the two differ:
  
-[[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]]))+  * cost - used crockpots are cheap in thrift stores 
 +  * current - crockpots demand much less current, which may also increase the cost of wiring, batteries, and [[electrical:inverter|inverter]], but... 
 +  * energy use - instant pots will generally use far fewer watt-hours to took the same meal((due to better insulation, temperature control, and pressure cooking))
  
-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]] 
  
 also see [[https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/any-thoughts-on-crock-pots.42193/post-558817|this post]] 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. 
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 ==== breaking the 10A barrier ==== ==== breaking the 10A barrier ====
food/cooking/excess_power.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/05 19:17 by frater_secessus

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