A really small microwave

rogerbum · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: A really small microwave

This topic has come up before but I haven't seen this model of microwave mentioned previously. In brief, it requires 600W of 120V in, outputs 300W of microwave power and fits in a 10.5" x 12H x 10" (w x h x d) space. It's really very small. Unfortunately, the controls are on the top of the unit which will limit it's placement a bit but it might be a nice small microwave for on a 22' with a 1kw generator.

thataway · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

There are some other microwaves which only use 700 watts input (600 watts power output, and have much more room inside--and thus are more practical. (Also are cheaper)

It looks too small to be practical. We are currently running a larger one on our 25 with an inverter, but the microwave we have on the Tom Cat will run on the Honda 1000 (I should have traded them--and may do that, but it will mean different foot brackets).

Dene · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

I have one similar in size to what Bob is describing (in my office) but I think I'm going to spring for this unit. Reason...the handle and small stowage. I read the manual and it recommends only using the single serving of popcorn, which I prefer. That ability plus reheating coffee/tea would complete our galley.

Dene · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:

The boss gave me the go-ahead to get one. I feel better about the purchase after reading this review.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/iwave_cube_portable_microwave

-Greg