T&T: Convection Microwaves

[Jeff Barfett]

Have been cooking with the large Sharp Convection for 8 years now - working
as well now as when we spent some big bucks to purchase it. The only
drawback is that it really doesn't broil all that well. It is, however a
very powerful microwave by itself and will move upwards of 450 degrees -
temperature has been very accurate. 

We built the oven it and found that it needed more airflow and added a small
computer fan between it and the next compartment to exhaust the hot air. As
long as you have a power source for this guy, you are fine. In addition we
have a two burner electric/alcohol Origo that has worked well. Origo
replaced the cpu board and one burner (no charge) a year or so ago - found
out it had a recall on the board. 

We can run these off the inverter, genset or shorepower on Southern Nights.

Jeff


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-----Original Message-----
From: Stuart Rae [mailto:stuart.rae at comcast.net] 
I am considering upgrading my 1987 microwave to a Convection microwave. One
of the concerns that I have is drawing additional amps compared to my old
microwave. The current draw that is listed on the old microwave is 13 amps.
I have found some Sharp and GE convection microwaves that draw between 13
and 15 amps. Has anyone on the list upgraded and what has been your
experience both pros and cons please! Do you enjoy cooking with a convection
oven? Is it worth the cost of approximately $750? Or should I just go with a
new microwave oven?