The 10 oz Perfect Popper on a full cart, for a popcorn stand you can wheel to the party. Buy the countertop version if it will stay put.
Amazon $369.95
A commercial 8 oz machine for concession stands, schools and venues that need an NSF listing. Overkill for home use.
- 8 ozKettle
- 1,420 WPower
- CountertopType
- YesHeated deck
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- NSF/ANSI 4 tested for food service, as many health departments require
- 1,420 W kettle turns out about 147 servings an hour
- Assembled in the USA with a one-year maker warranty
- Costs over three times a home 8 oz machine
- Switch layout not published
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 198108 |
|---|---|
| Popping | |
| Kettle size | 8 oz |
| Kettle material | Aluminum |
| Rated power | 1,420 W |
| Output per hour | 147 oz servings |
| Price per oz of kettle | $83.81 |
| Features | |
| Type | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes |
| Cabinet light | Yes |
| Cart included | No |
| Build | |
| Listing | UL, NSF |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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