Commercial Electric Pressure Cooker (Multi Cooker)
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what broke? was the replacement part available to repair it?
The electronics within the lid. Yes it was under warranty.
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Are you suggesting the old Instant Pots are more durable than the new ones? If so, should I try to buy a used one? If so, from before what year?
I’d say they probably are, the later versions were redesigned with added complexity. Mine is the old Duo-60 (no airfry/sousvide function) bought 11 years ago, I use it several times a week and have never had a problem.The InstantPot Wikipedia page has a list of models. I’d avoid the ones with airfryer lids. iFixit has a handful of guides for disassembly and repair of a few multi-cooker models including the IP.
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What’s the best BIFL electric pressure cooker?
I mostly need something that’ll cook beans fast (with pressure). I want something electric with lots of (pressure-related) safety features. I figured if I got a multicooker, then I could also make yogurt; specifically I want the ability to set the temperature myself (not just “high, med, or low” – but the specific granular number of degrees in Celsius, including low temps down in the 30s)
I’ve read good things about Instant Pot, but I’ve also read some people say they broke after some years. That’s expected for some percent of devices, but the big red flag was that I couldn’t find any place on their site to buy replacement parts. They had a video describing the different components, but it was 40 seconds of trash – no info on how to replace the PCB or troubleshoot other common hardware issues to actually repair this thing. So it didn’t seem very BIFL…
I’m wondering if there’s any commercial-grade alternatives to Instant Pot, which really are BIFL. Something in the thousands of dollars, not hundreds (I’d also be willing to pay more for one that has better sensors for cooking rice – and elimination of stupid fads like radio-control-by-app). Something where they offer very few models and lots of standardized parts – where those parts are clearly purchasable on their website, and they have comprehensive guides on how to fix and replace parts that fail after 10 years.
What’s the best commercial-grade BIFL electric multi cooker?
As others said, only a stovetop pressure cooker will be BIFL. All the self-powered ones have far too many points of failure - electronic controls, electrical power, mechanical parts, the silicone gaskets. You can eliminate half of that with a stovetop one.
Some induction cooktops can go down to 40 C for melting chocolate, I don’t know if that’s good enough for yogurt. Bread proofing settings on ovens are usually around 30C.
For cooking beans, rye groats and other hours-long jobs I’ve found Heat Retention Cooking (sometimes tautologically called “Thermal Cooking”) works well - get what you are cooking up to a high temperature, then turn the power off and put the whole pot inside a larger, insulated one to retain the heat until it is done. A system like the Wonderbag can be DIYed by wrapping your inner pot with a couple of silicone baking mats then putting it in an insulating box/bag.
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What’s the best BIFL electric pressure cooker?
I mostly need something that’ll cook beans fast (with pressure). I want something electric with lots of (pressure-related) safety features. I figured if I got a multicooker, then I could also make yogurt; specifically I want the ability to set the temperature myself (not just “high, med, or low” – but the specific granular number of degrees in Celsius, including low temps down in the 30s)
I’ve read good things about Instant Pot, but I’ve also read some people say they broke after some years. That’s expected for some percent of devices, but the big red flag was that I couldn’t find any place on their site to buy replacement parts. They had a video describing the different components, but it was 40 seconds of trash – no info on how to replace the PCB or troubleshoot other common hardware issues to actually repair this thing. So it didn’t seem very BIFL…
I’m wondering if there’s any commercial-grade alternatives to Instant Pot, which really are BIFL. Something in the thousands of dollars, not hundreds (I’d also be willing to pay more for one that has better sensors for cooking rice – and elimination of stupid fads like radio-control-by-app). Something where they offer very few models and lots of standardized parts – where those parts are clearly purchasable on their website, and they have comprehensive guides on how to fix and replace parts that fail after 10 years.
What’s the best commercial-grade BIFL electric multi cooker?
I have an instant pot, and I regret it. Its been 6 years and the thing won’t die! I want to switch to a traditional stovetop with an induction burner, but I refuse to do so until this thing is dead. I haven’t even had to perform maintenance on it. My parents have had the same one for over a decade and it shows no sign of stopping. I’m worried it may be perfect…
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I have an instant pot, and I regret it. Its been 6 years and the thing won’t die! I want to switch to a traditional stovetop with an induction burner, but I refuse to do so until this thing is dead. I haven’t even had to perform maintenance on it. My parents have had the same one for over a decade and it shows no sign of stopping. I’m worried it may be perfect…
which model?
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which model?
Not sure. Costco, 6 quart. But genuinely, I would much rather have gotten a traditional cooker and an induction burner.
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What’s the best BIFL electric pressure cooker?
I mostly need something that’ll cook beans fast (with pressure). I want something electric with lots of (pressure-related) safety features. I figured if I got a multicooker, then I could also make yogurt; specifically I want the ability to set the temperature myself (not just “high, med, or low” – but the specific granular number of degrees in Celsius, including low temps down in the 30s)
I’ve read good things about Instant Pot, but I’ve also read some people say they broke after some years. That’s expected for some percent of devices, but the big red flag was that I couldn’t find any place on their site to buy replacement parts. They had a video describing the different components, but it was 40 seconds of trash – no info on how to replace the PCB or troubleshoot other common hardware issues to actually repair this thing. So it didn’t seem very BIFL…
I’m wondering if there’s any commercial-grade alternatives to Instant Pot, which really are BIFL. Something in the thousands of dollars, not hundreds (I’d also be willing to pay more for one that has better sensors for cooking rice – and elimination of stupid fads like radio-control-by-app). Something where they offer very few models and lots of standardized parts – where those parts are clearly purchasable on their website, and they have comprehensive guides on how to fix and replace parts that fail after 10 years.
What’s the best commercial-grade BIFL electric multi cooker?
we use instantpots as autoclaves in my lab. 7 years daily use. no issues.
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The only commercial grade pressure cookers I’ve heard of that are BIFL are the all American brand, and their electric sterilizer is very pricey but nice (came across it when I had a hyperfixation for growing mushrooms a while ago). But honestly, if you’re just using it for cooking a used instant pot or even a ninja pressure cooker will be fine. I’m partial to instant pot, because I’ve had a couple (upgraded to bigger sizes), and some of the old ones are clearly made to last a surprising amount of time (and have in my experience).
I had an all American and now I have a presto. The all American is bifnuclearwinter but it fucking weighed a ton was a pain to close (several wing nuts). The Presto has worked just as well. I’ve had to replace the gasket but that’s pretty much ask there is to it.
Edit: I just saw the electric part. I have no experience there, sorry for being semi literate
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What’s the best BIFL electric pressure cooker?
I mostly need something that’ll cook beans fast (with pressure). I want something electric with lots of (pressure-related) safety features. I figured if I got a multicooker, then I could also make yogurt; specifically I want the ability to set the temperature myself (not just “high, med, or low” – but the specific granular number of degrees in Celsius, including low temps down in the 30s)
I’ve read good things about Instant Pot, but I’ve also read some people say they broke after some years. That’s expected for some percent of devices, but the big red flag was that I couldn’t find any place on their site to buy replacement parts. They had a video describing the different components, but it was 40 seconds of trash – no info on how to replace the PCB or troubleshoot other common hardware issues to actually repair this thing. So it didn’t seem very BIFL…
I’m wondering if there’s any commercial-grade alternatives to Instant Pot, which really are BIFL. Something in the thousands of dollars, not hundreds (I’d also be willing to pay more for one that has better sensors for cooking rice – and elimination of stupid fads like radio-control-by-app). Something where they offer very few models and lots of standardized parts – where those parts are clearly purchasable on their website, and they have comprehensive guides on how to fix and replace parts that fail after 10 years.
What’s the best commercial-grade BIFL electric multi cooker?
Is there a reason to go for something like that rather than a pan you can stick on any cooker? Far less to go wrong.
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I have an instant pot, and I regret it. Its been 6 years and the thing won’t die! I want to switch to a traditional stovetop with an induction burner, but I refuse to do so until this thing is dead. I haven’t even had to perform maintenance on it. My parents have had the same one for over a decade and it shows no sign of stopping. I’m worried it may be perfect…
I’m in the same boat. Have an old instant pot that works great, but now that I know better, I’d rather have a regular stovetop plus temp controlled induction burner.
