Steam Table: Open Well vs. Sealed Well?

[speers90]

For those of you who use steam tables, what are the pro's and con's of open well vs. sealed well steam tables? If it makes a difference I am looking at 4 well gas steam tables.

 

[HBMTN]

I'm not positive this is right but I think sealed wells are built better and more costly. They have a drain valve to drain the water for cleaning. The open well has removable pans for water and must be removed and dumped. I have the Duke 4 well (open well) unit and it is great.

 

[acguy]

I'm not positive this is right but I think sealed wells are built better and more costly. They have a drain valve to drain the water for cleaning. The open well has removable pans for water and must be removed and dumped. I have the Duke 4 well (open well) unit and it is great.

All true. If you need a steam table for a full service restaurant, sealed is the way to go. It will stand up to the use and it's much easier to keep clean.

If you need a steam table for the occasional use, go with an open table. Open table won't take the abuse but it will be half the price.