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Analog cooking appliances (knobs, not electronics) run fine off inexpensive MSW [[electrical: | Analog cooking appliances (knobs, not electronics) run fine off inexpensive MSW [[electrical: | ||
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* **mini rice cookers**. | * **mini rice cookers**. | ||
* immersion (loop) heaters for AC are typically 300w although NOS((new old stock)) versions can be found for 200w. Example: | * immersion (loop) heaters for AC are typically 300w although NOS((new old stock)) versions can be found for 200w. Example: | ||
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* small 120vac lunchboxes, as for bento. | * small 120vac lunchboxes, as for bento. | ||
- | see the dedicated crockpot and instant pot pages | ||
+ | === crockpot vs instant pot === | ||
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+ | Note: instant pots typically require more power than most vehicle-dwellers have on tap, but [[https:// | ||
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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) | ||
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+ | also see [[https:// | ||
==== breaking the 10A barrier ==== | ==== breaking the 10A barrier ==== |