Southbend Altair II-4-SBvsVulcan C24EO3AF
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Southbend Altair II-4-SB
Pan Capacity
4pans
Cooking Efficiency
70%
Water Use
0.3gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Vulcan C24EO3AF
Pan Capacity
3pans
Cooking Efficiency
60%
Water Use
1.6gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Southbend Altair II-4-SB is 14% more efficient at 70.0 % versus 60.0 % for the Vulcan C24EO3AF. The Southbend Altair II-4-SB is larger at 4 pans versus 3 pans. Overall, the Southbend Altair II-4-SB sits higher in the category, ranking above 26% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 4 | 3 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 70 | 60 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Idle Rate(W) | 0 | 230 |
Configuration
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Electric | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Boilerless |