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December 1, 2023
About Our Hotplates
Our hotplates all include our industry-leading 4-prong heating element to eliminate cold spots reaching a maximum temperature of 275 degrees. The hotplate is made from food-grade, electropolished 316 stainless steel and the whole system is electric (no gas needed) and uses a standard 3-pin plug. The only difference is one is 10 amp and the other is 15 amp.
Power Supply
The 10 amp hotplate has a 2400W element while the 15 amp hotplate has a 3400W element. This means the 15 amp hotplate draws more power and needs to be fit to a site that can meet its requirements.
Most new sites will have a power source that meet the requirements of the 15 amp hotplate but you still need to take into consideration the size and length of cabling between the switchboard and BBQ cabinet.
Heat Up Time
The second difference between the 10 and 15 amp is the heat up times. As the 15 amp draws more power than the 10 amp BBQ, it has a faster heat up time at 6 minutes compared to the 8 minutes the 10 amp requires. This is not a significant difference but does help to decrease cooking time, which means the BBQ will become available sooner for the next user.
How to choose the right BBQ for you
The 15 amp hotplate is the preferred option by many due to its faster heat up time but it’s not suited to every public space. When it comes to choosing between the 10 and 15 amp hotplate the simple answer is to find out what power is supplied to your site.
If you’re not 100% certain what the power supply is, GX Outdoors recommends you have an electrician test the site to ensure you purchase the right BBQ hotplate.
