ips Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 We (well mrs ips) use our slow cooker a lot for various culinary delights. Thinking of getting an inverter so it can be cooking / warming whilst enroute. Going to get a smaller cooker which will be a bout 150w. The question is this, are the cigar lighter type inverters any good or am I better installing a propper job ? the only other things we will use it for are charging mrs ips's net book any thoughts on the matter.ips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 As you will be using the slow cooker while driving then the normal concerns about discharging your battery don,t apply. At 150 watt thats top whack or maybe just over for a cigar lighter jobbie so I would connect it properly with fuse etc directly to the battery. Keep the DC leads short and use a mains extension lead if you need to. Make sure you don,t leave the inverter switched ON when its not in use as this will over a few hours discharge your leisure battery. (or starter battery if its only for use when driving) Lastly having hot things in your van when driving can be a bit perilous unless its sealed and securely tied down somehow. Take care C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Would something like this not be a cheaper option? http://www.the12voltshop.co.uk/Shop/appliances-12-volt-and-24-volt/slow-cooker/ Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Can anyone tell me what size inverter I need to run a laptop, I have read about them but I am still unsure to the size of inverter needed :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 A very small one i would think as it wont take much juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 johnnerontheroad - 2010-10-22 5:28 PM Would something like this not be a cheaper option? http://www.the12voltshop.co.uk/Shop/appliances-12-volt-and-24-volt/slow-cooker/ Dave An interesting alternative, will give it some thought. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Be careful of these '12v' versions, if it's anything like some of the 12v kettles it would take forever to cook! Wouldn't you have to be driving for a very long time for a slow cooker to do it's stuff? I think they're usually on for a good few hours aren't they? :-S You can't beat a pressure cooker IMV. Brown the meat, stick it in with the veg and some water, get the pressure up, 10 minutes later you've got a nice hot tasty stew ... yummie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 pelmetman - 2010-10-22 7:03 PM Can anyone tell me what size inverter I need to run a laptop, I have read about them but I am still unsure to the size of inverter needed :-S Better to get a 12V supply for a laptop more efficient & they are only £10-£12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheer lunar-see Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi All, I agree with Mel, better option is a pressure cooker, they make lovely curry's, and if you have some left over, just refit the lid and store, no spillage, re heat next day, throw in some more bits if need be, great. It's also cheeper on yer gas, not so much needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheer lunar-see Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sorry, should have said, I got my pressure cooker from Lakeland about 8 years ago, it was smaller than most domestic ones but works well, stainless steel, doubles up as large saucepan as well. Also on the subject, I have a 1000watt inverter fitted, with dedicated sockets fitted around the van, never know where you need them! hate trailing leads, as I tend to fall over them, or the dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Mel B - 2010-10-22 8:55 PM Be careful of these '12v' versions, if it's anything like some of the 12v kettles it would take forever to cook! Mel's right again, the one in the link is rated at 84 watts, 240v ones are usually 200-250watts, so it would need to be drawing 7 amps for a long time to cook anything. I would be a bit worried if it could reach sufficient temperature to kill any bacteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 But using a pressure cooker en-route?? (See OP) You can not be serious!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Brian, I think the pressure cooker was sugested because it is very fast. So you don't need to have the food cooking en-route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Spoilsport! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Grumpy Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 We too use a pressure cooker but always cook two meals and freeze one. We are lucky to have quite a large freezer compartment and can store about 12 meals plus frozen veg etc. By doing this we can stop and prepare a meal in 20 minutes so by the time we have walked dog and made a pot of tea dinner is served. We have an inverter, 650 watts bought cheap from Maplin (£30), which we use to charge electronic gear and for the TV & Sat box when off site. I know we don't need 650 watts for our gear but at that price is was cheaper than a smaller one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Just to clarify .... We "cook" said culinary delight at home during the day in slow cooker then if we are traveling to a cl with no hook up we can keep the food hot enroute. We only set off at 5-30pm on sat due to work / family etc so when we get there we will be good to go.. Anyway I got a 300w inverter from riversway on sat and destructions state that cigar lighter use is for max 100w therefore I will have to hard wire it to leasure battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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