Southbend Sirius II-12-SBvsVulcan HC24ET10-LWE
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Southbend Sirius II-12-SB
Pan Capacity
12pans
Cooking Efficiency
47%
Water Use
2gal/hr
Fuel
Gas
Vulcan HC24ET10-LWE
Pan Capacity
10pans
Cooking Efficiency
67%
Water Use
0gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Vulcan HC24ET10-LWE is 30% more efficient at 67.0 % versus 47.0 % for the Southbend Sirius II-12-SB. The Southbend Sirius II-12-SB is larger at 12 pans versus 10 pans. Overall, the Vulcan HC24ET10-LWE sits higher in the category, ranking above 89% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 12 | 10 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 47 | 67 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 2 | 0 |
| Idle Rate(W) | — | 312 |
| Idle Rate (Gas)(BTU/hr) | 11184 | — |
Configuration
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Gas | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Boilerless |