Using a crockpot

I wanted a bit of science, a bit of calculation to decide on energy efficiency. It turns out that crock pots have heat conductive linings so you can cook at a steady 200 F.

Because you put all the ingredients in and then turn your back on it, you never lose any steam or heat from repeatedly lifting the lid. Opening your conventional oven, even just a couple of times loses a lot of heat. Okay, but what about the actual power draw?

I finally came across a website from a power corporation in New Zealand that gave a chart of appliances...

jezzie