Southbend Altair II-8-SBvsVulcan HC24ET6-LWE
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Southbend Altair II-8-SB
Pan Capacity
8pans
Cooking Efficiency
70%
Water Use
0.3gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Vulcan HC24ET6-LWE
Pan Capacity
6pans
Cooking Efficiency
59%
Water Use
0gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Southbend Altair II-8-SB is 16% more efficient at 70.0 % versus 59.0 % for the Vulcan HC24ET6-LWE. The Southbend Altair II-8-SB is larger at 8 pans versus 6 pans. Overall, the Southbend Altair II-8-SB sits higher in the category, ranking above 87% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 8 | 6 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 70 | 59 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 0.3 | 0 |
| Idle Rate(W) | 0 | 300 |
Configuration
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Electric | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Boilerless |