Vulcan-Hart Countertop Steamers

The Vulcan-Hart countertop steamers come in three and five pan variations. For a connectionless option, try the VPX series. Connectionless steamers still need to be hooked up electrically, the connectionless option refers to the way that steam is stored and distributed over the food that is cooking. Many large floor models require a water hose to be hooked up to the back of the steam unit. The water flows into the machine from the hose and drains through another.

A connectionless model means that there is no hose connecting to a water supply, the water used for steam is poured into a reservoir and then steam is formed from there. The water does not need to be changed after every use, but it will require manual draining and refilling when the water needs to be refilled or replaced. Since these are countertop models, connectionless steamers are generally a very good idea, but if you would prefer something more hassle-free, try the C24 series. You will need to make sure that you have the proper inlet sizes for the hose before purchase.