Southbend CSE-4-SBvsVulcan C24EA5-LWE
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Southbend CSE-4-SB
Pan Capacity
4pans
Cooking Efficiency
51%
Water Use
0.9gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Vulcan C24EA5-LWE
Pan Capacity
5pans
Cooking Efficiency
61%
Water Use
4.3gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Vulcan C24EA5-LWE is 16% more efficient at 61.0 % versus 51.0 % for the Southbend CSE-4-SB. The Vulcan C24EA5-LWE is larger at 5 pans versus 4 pans. Overall, the Vulcan C24EA5-LWE sits higher in the category, ranking above 29% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 4 | 5 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 51 | 61 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 0.9 | 4.3 |
| Idle Rate(W) | 324 | 293 |
Configuration
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Electric | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Steam Generation |