Generator steamers use a medium-sized boiler heater submerged in the water cavity to quickly produce steam.
Limescale buildup – Generator steamers experience limescale buildup. Proper maintenance and cleaning will help reduce service issues.
Water filter – Water filters are required to prevent limescale buildup. Certain manufacturers will extend equipment warranties when suggested filters are purchased.
Gas or electric – Available in gas or electric.
BTU orkWoutput – 100,000 to 125,000 BTU (per compartment) or 16 kW (per compartment).
Energy and water efficiency – Generator steamers are not ENERGY STAR rated. Water consumption is typically 90% more than connectionless and boilerless steamers.
Generator Steamer
BOILER STEAMERS
Boiler steamers use a large boiler heater submerged in the water to rapidly heat water to produce steam.
Limescale buildup – Boiler steamers experience limescale buildup. Proper maintenance and cleaning will help reduce potential service issues.
Water filter – Water filters are required to prevent limescale buildup. Certain manufacturers will extend equipment warranties when suggested filters are purchased.
Gas or electric – Available in both gas and electric.
BTU or kW output – 200,000 to 240,000 BTU (per compartment) or space – 24 kW (per compartment).
Energy and water efficiency – Boiler steamers are not ENERGY STAR rated. Water consumption is typically 90% more than connectionless and boilerless steamers.
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High-altitude cooking requires, at minimum, the use of a higher- wattage pressureless connection steam generator steamer. Connectionless are not recommended. Connectionless steamers will operate slower in a la carte applications.
Boiler Steamer
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