Wavebox Micro

cemiii · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:32 pm Post subject: Wavebox Micro

Does anyone have experience with the application of one of these on a CD?

Apparently you can use them several ways including just clamping to a 12V battery. I know it probably has a big battery drain but if you have a large house supply and a big dedicated alternator, it would seem to eliminate the need to carry a big sine inverter or generator for microwave operation. Perhaps. Maybe some camping crossover value with a big alternator truck?

http://thewavebox.com/original.cfm

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject:

Chris - this topic came up once before. The general consensus was it might be OK for making a cup of coffee but not much else.

For me, I'd rather have an inverter and a hotshot for hot water or any one of a number of real cooktops for cooking or a generator and a 750-1200W small microwave.

thataway · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:56 pm Post subject:

Tlhe "cavity" is only 7 x 10 "--and the reports are that they are very slow. Not much room. A good inverter is not that expensive, and if you can find a mechanical 110 V microwave, they are cheap.

cemiii · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:57 pm Post subject:

Thank you Roger, not very encouraging responses.

I have a 700w cheapo micro that does a reasonably decent job on sandwiches, soups and re-heats. But it requires a 2000W inverter that by itself must be 25-30# to run it. I thought 660W is not that different. I also have an EU1000i Honda gen, but it's 900 rated watts won't run it and will only run about a 400w output unit.

Only so much room on a 22 Angler and I liked the 14# all-in weight and a handle ideas to opt not carry any of that stuff for a lot of half day fishing trips.

I'd probably go broke(r) experimenting with stuff if it weren't for the invaluable C-Brats resource. Thanks for the link.

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:22 pm Post subject:

One thing that works quite nicely for cooking/warming stuff on a 1/2-1 day fishing trip is a small crockpot. I have a 1.5qt one that only draws 125W (less on the low setting). These can be run with cheap, small inverters and they don't take up much space. It's great for making soups, stews or casserole dishes (provided there's enough moisture in them). It fits in the sink so it can be prevented from sliding all over. The only caveat is that you need to plan 1 or more hours in advance of when you want to eat.

Adeline · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject: