Southbend Sirius II-8-SBvsSterling QCG-E10-36-ES240
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Southbend Sirius II-8-SB
Pan Capacity
8pans
Cooking Efficiency
49%
Water Use
2gal/hr
Fuel
Gas
Sterling QCG-E10-36-ES240
Pan Capacity
10pans
Cooking Efficiency
60%
Water Use
0.1gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Sterling QCG-E10-36-ES240 is 18% more efficient at 60.0 % versus 49.0 % for the Southbend Sirius II-8-SB. The Sterling QCG-E10-36-ES240 is larger at 10 pans versus 8 pans. Overall, the Sterling QCG-E10-36-ES240 sits higher in the category, ranking above 89% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Southbend | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 8 | 10 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 49 | 60 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 2 | 0.1 |
| Idle Rate(W) | — | 170 |
| Idle Rate (Gas)(BTU/hr) | 11700 | — |
Configuration
| Spec | Southbend | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Gas | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Steam Generation |