Instant Pots are becoming increasingly common as some vandweller power systems become beefier. While convenient, they are effectively electric pressure cookers + crockpots, both of which are much less demanding of power.¹⁾

Note: instant pots typically require more power than most vehicle-dwellers have on tap, but it can be done if one understands the issues.

The 3qt model (mini)… draws less wattage at 700W versus 1,000W for the 6qt and 1,200W for the 8qt. – loveyourrv²⁾ {the 10qt is 1,440w – secessus}

The Instant Pot Duo mini 3qt appears to hold greatest market share amongh the small “pots”. It pulls 700w while actively heating. It is reported to run correctly off both 1000w inverters, both MSW and PSW.³⁾

The included 3qt cooking pot is⁴⁾

• 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)

• Cosari makes a 2qt pressure cooker that consumes 720w.
• Proctor-Silex makes a Simplicity 3qt that consumes 700w.