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VacMaster SV5
- Price: $500
- Amazon Ranking: NA stars from NA reviews
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- Connectivity: None
- Temperature Range: 77°F (25°C) to 210°F (99°C)
- Heater Output: 1300 Watts
- Has Circulator: Yes
The VacMaster SV5 immersion circulator was Swiss engineered with the professional chef and commercial kitchen in mind. It is powerful with 1300 W of heating power and a pump capable of propelling 14 L of water per minute. It can handle water baths up to 20 L (5.25 gallons).
The SV5 has a non-reflective touch screen which can display in multiple languages. It also has a timer and an adjustable clamp, which allows it to securely attached to most sizes of pots, buckets, or water containers.
VacMaster SV5 Articles and Reviews
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Basic VacMaster SV5 Specifications
For the basic specifications of a sous vide machine we look at several things. Not only the dimensions, such as the height and weight, but also the min and max immersion depth, as well as the material it is made out of. All values are supplied by the manufacturer.
Basic Specifications
Parameters |
VacMaster SV5 |
Tube Diameter |
4" x 4" (10.2x10.2cm) |
Height |
14.4" (36.8cm) |
Width |
4" (10.2cm) |
Weight |
NA |
Min Immersion Depth |
3.9" (9.9cm) |
Max Immersion Depth |
7.05" (17.9cm) |
Min/Max Spacing |
3.15" (8.0cm) |
Min Pot Depth |
4" (10.2cm) |
Has Timer |
Yes |
Voltage |
110-120 VAC |
Type of Clamp |
Screw - Adjustable |
Max Clamp Opening |
1.2" (3.0cm) |
Wetted Part Material |
Food-Grade Plastic |
Remaining Material |
Food-Grade Plastic |
Cord Length |
55" (140cm) |
Cleaning |
Run cleaning solution |
Price |
$500 |
Made In |
Europe |
VacMaster SV5 Performance Specifications
The performance of sous vide machines is probably the most important consideration. It includes the heating power, temperature variability, pump speed, and the circulation method. All values are supplied by the manufacturer.
Performance Specifications
Parameters |
VacMaster SV5 |
Lowest Temperature |
77°F (25°C) |
Highest Temperature |
210°F (99°C) |
Temperature Variability |
0.1°C |
Temperature Granularity |
0.1°F or 0.1°C |
Has Circulation Pump |
Yes |
Pump Speed |
14 L/minute |
Can Direct Pump Output |
No |
Maximum Water Capacity |
5.25 gallons (20L) |
Heater Output |
1300 Watts |
Water Level Sensors |
Auto shut off |
Amazon Rating |
NA |
Amazon Review Count |
NA |
VacMaster SV5 User Interface
The sous vide interface has two main components: 1) are there on-device controls such as buttons or wheels? And 2) is there WiFi and/or Bluetooth connectivity?
User Interface
|
VacMaster SV5 |
Display Type |
LED Touch Screen |
Buttons |
Power, Touch Screen |
Other Inputs |
None |
Connectivity |
None |
Smartphone Control |
None |
Info And Recipes |
None |
2015-2016 Benchmark Test Results
We run all sous vide machines we can through our benchmark tests. For a full explanation of the tests, please see our article Sous Vide Benchmark Tests.
Benchmark Results
|
VacMaster SV5 |
Room Temp Start Time |
21:20 |
Hot Tap Start Time |
05:20 |
Low Temperature |
140.5°F |
Low Temperature Maximum |
141.4°F |
Low Temperature Minimum |
140.2°F |
Low Temp Variation |
0.9°F |
Temp Rise Time |
15:40 |
High Temperature |
183.3°F |
High Temperature Maximum |
183.6°F |
High Temperature Minimum |
182.8°F |
High Temp Variation |
0.8°F |
First Hour Power Use |
0.45 kWh |
Total Power Use |
0.93 kWh |
Sound Adjacent |
63 dB |
Sound 12" Away |
56 dB |
2012 Benchmark Test Results
This machine was either not available in 2012 or we did not test it.
Have you used the VacMaster SV5? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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