Smallest Microwave

[bobbert]

Has anyone ever used this one before? Anyone familiar with one of these? Is it any good?<div>It is made by <a href="http://www.iwavecube.com/product-p/iwc-wh.htm" target="_blank">Iwavecube</a>&nbsp;, is 600 watts, and measures 10 inches square. Click <a href="http://www.iwavecube.com/product-p/iwc-wh.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for the link: <a href="http://www.iwavecube.com/product-p/iwc-wh.htm" target="_blank">Iwavecube</a></div><div><img src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/hcqrc.rglhd/v/vspfiles/photos/IWC-WH-2T.jpg"></div>

 

[Les H]

Will it fit a full sized dinner plate ?

 

[bobbert]

No it won't fit a full-sized dinner plate. It'll fit a t.v. dinner plate though.<div>Here are the specs:<div>Outside dimensions are: 10.5"Wide x 10"Deep x 12"High</div><div>Heating cavity is 8"Wide x 8"Deep x 6"High</div><div>600 watts.</div><div><br></div><div><br><br></div></div>

 

[Les H]

Tried to edit my other post but couldn't? Anyway, at $99, it's not bad, but you can get a 800w mic on sale at walmart for $49 that you can return anywhere in the country if you have a problem with it.

 

[maritimecamper]

I found some that were 450 watts at a second hand store. Nobody else wanted it..slooow, and old. I Found the best thing is a pressure cooker. But a lot of them in second hand stores have faulty seals. But, if your parked outside you can try it right then. I just put 1in of water in it, bring to a boil, check seals. Stand back ! The first few times. Watch out for steam...

 

[Kisatchieman]

<P>Here's a site that sells trucker related stuff that has several 12 volt cooking items, wouldn't need an inverter to power them.<BR><BR><A href="http://www.truckdog.com" target=_blank target=_blank>http://www.truckdog.com</A> </P>Click on Gadgets &amp; Electronics<br>then 12volt items<br>then Travel Appliances<br><br>Lots of other neat stuff for on-the-road.<br>

 

[akrvbob]

I'm not familiar with that particular microwave, but I wonder why you are interested in it. I agree with Les that unless you have a specific reason you would be better off with a 700-800 watt micro for 1/2 the price. The only reason I can think of is I have heard that a Honda 1000 generator will run a 600 watt micro, and I know from experience it will not run an 700 watt micro. That is a good reason. I replaced my 1000 with a 2000 so I could run a micro. But the 2000 costs a lot more, weighs more, is bigger and burns more gas. Had I known about this 600 watt I would have bought it instead and kept my Honda 1000. <br><br>About pressure cookers, I love mine but I bought it for $42 from Amazon and the safety of a new one was well worth it to me. Bob<br><br>

 

[bobbert]

I'm not familiar with that particular microwave, but I wonder why you are interested in it. I agree with Les that unless you have a specific reason you would be better off with a 700-800 watt micro for 1/2 the price.&nbsp;

<div><br></div><div>The reason why I want this microwave is because my future living space is gonna be in a car, where every square inch of free space is a luxury. I don't want a large microwave from walmart hogging up all the space in the back of my Chevy HHR. Wattage is not an issue to me, nor is the money-</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

 

[Les H]

If size is your only concern, then , yes, it should do what you want it to do. Go for it, and please let us know how it works, so others will know. Thanks!

 

[bobbert]

-just ordered one. Should arrive late this week. Will post a review shortly thereafter-

 

[Cherry]

I have a Samsung Junior microwave (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.conradscastle.co.uk/Batts/batts.htm">like the one shown on this page</a>)&nbsp; that I've had for years in my bricks and sticks. It's 500w. Lately I've been debating whether to take it with me or not but I'm leaning toward not and here's why: It takes FOREVER to cook anything in it. For example to heat up a frozen plate of mac &amp; cheese the product says to heat it for 3 mins - in my microwave that means nearly 10 mins. To heat water for tea takes 3 mins. It's just not efficient.<br>

 

[VanTramp]

I have a Samsung Junior microwave (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.conradscastle.co.uk/Batts/batts.htm">like the one shown on this page</a>)&nbsp; that I've had for years in my bricks and sticks. It's 500w. Lately I've been debating whether to take it with me or not but I'm leaning toward not and here's why: It takes FOREVER to cook anything in it. For example to heat up a frozen plate of mac &amp; cheese the product says to heat it for 3 mins - in my microwave that means nearly 10 mins. To heat water for tea takes 3 mins. It's just not efficient.<br>

<div><br></div><div>It may be more efficient than it appears though. Usually we have more time than battery and a smaller microwave with a lower draw might take longer, but it may have less of an impact on the battery even over the longer period of time. There is an often overlooked consideration when dealing with batteries and large loads. It is known as Peukert's Law. Basically, a larger load will have a more significant impact on remaining battery energy than a smaller load over a longer time assuming the resulting work done is still the same.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I probably really explained that horribly, but it would be worth reading up on if a person isn't familiar with it. It is pretty relevant to this lifestyle and power use. &nbsp; Waiting isn't as convenient, but it could leave you with more available power for other things. Testing to prove the actual benefit could reveal other hidden variables though like the effects of inverter efficiency or conductor loss though so nothing is ever written in stone. Just good stuff to keep in mind.</div>

 

[bobbert]

Bingo! The second reason why I chose this particular oven.

 

[bobbert]

Well, I received the Iwavecube today shipped via UPS. It works good. It thrives in stealth given it's quiet operation.<div>Also, it heated up a cup of coffee in 5 minutes. Input power is 600 watts; output power is 350 watts.&nbsp;</div><div>It should help conserve long-term battery life, in conjunction with&nbsp;<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left; ">Peukert's Law.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left; ">Upon initial power up, none of the interior lights dimmed, thanks to the lighter startup load. The microwave is not hard on the battery; I had plenty of charge left in my AGM battery after five minutes of nonstop use.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left; ">It has a metal rack with silicone grippers on the rack spokes (useful for anti-slip).</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left; "><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left; ">So there's my review. Looks like the Iwavecube is a keeper!</span></div>

 

[Les H]

Cool, good to know!<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">