Southbend Sirius II-4-SBvsVulcan HC24ET6-LWE
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Southbend Sirius II-4-SB
Pan Capacity
8pans
Cooking Efficiency
49%
Water Use
1gal/hr
Fuel
Gas
Vulcan HC24ET6-LWE
Pan Capacity
6pans
Cooking Efficiency
59%
Water Use
0gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Vulcan HC24ET6-LWE is 17% more efficient at 59.0 % versus 49.0 % for the Southbend Sirius II-4-SB. The Southbend Sirius II-4-SB is larger at 8 pans versus 6 pans. Overall, the Vulcan HC24ET6-LWE sits higher in the category, ranking above 36% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 8 | 6 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 49 | 59 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 1 | 0 |
| Idle Rate(W) | — | 300 |
| Idle Rate (Gas)(BTU/hr) | 5850 | — |
Configuration
| Spec | Southbend | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Gas | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Boilerless |