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I am experimenting with adding steam to long holding times at low tempurature. I am using a small oven that can hold temps as low as 150F. I am curious as i do not have a steam oven, nor can i afford one at least for home use, what duration do these specialized ovens steam for? I assume they do not constantly apply steam. They must be set on a timer to steam for a duration of time?

 

I know there are a lot of professional cooks on Eg that use these ovens on a daily basis, so any info would be greatly appreciated. 

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Some tests:

After the initial 15 minutes(room temp reservior) it takes the steam generator to start steaming, it takes 1 minute (after 5 min shutoff) to 4 minutes (30 minute shut off) to produce steam again. This is at an ambient room temp of 70F. The timer i am using is an infinite loop. It can go as low as 1 second on, 1 second off.

 

Reservoir only last 1 hour if ran constant. A secondary gravity feed reservoir would need to be added if needed. But is not an issue.

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  On 7/29/2018 at 11:59 PM, gfweb said:

What's the set-up you are using?

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I really don't want to disclose all the parts i am using just yet. But i am using a cheap Stainless Steel electric smoker to hold temps in the 150F range. When i can get some info on how long these steam ovens produce steam for, i will adjust my setup and post more info. I have a feeling im not going to get much info. 

 

FYI, i am not using this smoker to produce smoke. Its strictly for controlled low heat.

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So far from pre heated steam, 10 minutes off and 3 minutes on, gives about 2 minutes worth of steam every 11 minutes. With the tank i am using that is roughly 35 hours worth of steam before the tank runs dry. 

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112 members viewed . None have any valuable info. I think i am done here. I have a lot of tests. Google is your friend.

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  On 8/1/2018 at 2:17 AM, FeChef said:

112 members viewed . None have any valuable info. I think i am done here. I have a lot of tests. Google is your friend.

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Buy a CSO.

 

Cooking is cool.  And kitchen gear is even cooler.  -- Chad Ward

Whatever you crave, there's a dumpling for you. -- Hsiao-Ching Chou

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  On 8/1/2018 at 4:16 AM, JoNorvelleWalker said:

 

Buy a CSO.

 

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No need. It cost me peanuts to build one. I was just hoping members that used these steam ovens would chime in with how long the actually steam. Its all good. My unit performed beyond my expectations.

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  On 8/1/2018 at 4:20 AM, FeChef said:

No need. It cost me peanuts to build one. I was just hoping members that used these steam ovens would chime in with how long the actually steam. Its all good. My unit performed beyond my expectations.

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How long are you wanting to hold the meat?

 

Cooking is cool.  And kitchen gear is even cooler.  -- Chad Ward

Whatever you crave, there's a dumpling for you. -- Hsiao-Ching Chou

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  On 8/1/2018 at 4:26 AM, FeChef said:

12 hours unintended. But I can leave it go for upwards of 30 to 35 hours without checking the tank.

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Then forget the CSO.  How about sous vide?

 

Cooking is cool.  And kitchen gear is even cooler.  -- Chad Ward

Whatever you crave, there's a dumpling for you. -- Hsiao-Ching Chou

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