Advantage of an induction hob.

[SteamyTea]

Just made cheese sauce.

No sticking to the pan, no burning. 

 

 

And the pan only cost 8 quid.

[joe90]

I so wanted an induction hob in my build but her indoors wanted gas!!! I first used an induction hob when on a cooking course and was well impressed. 

[SteamyTea]

45 minutes ago, joe90 said:

first used an induction hob when on a cooking course and was well impressed

All the chefs I work with have induction hobs at home, but we are still forced to use gas at work.

Two rings get lit at the beginning of a shift, and stay that way till the end.  I would estimate that we waste 60% of the gas up the extractor, have to pay for a certificate every year, have to have a larger extractor, have to check that we have enough gas every day, and the worse thing, the hob gets filthy and is a pig to clean.

[nod]

My wife hated ours Bug likes it now 

So much cleaner than gas 

[Onoff]

Our Electra Elecheib, designed in Israel, made in Turkey, bought from Comet induction hob is great. 

[SteamyTea]

34 minutes ago, Onoff said:

designed in Israel, made in Turkey

Have a bit of turkey, on a bit on china, cooked in grease.

[MikeGrahamT21]

I’ve been on induction for years, used to have gas, and this Christmas went to family for dinner and ended up cooking with their gas hob, forgot the nice heat wash you get from the gas combustion plus steam, so glad I’ve got induction at home!

Edited December 26, 2024 by MikeGrahamT21

[BotusBuild]

FYI - can't be used by someone with a pacemaker

[SteamyTea]

1 minute ago, BotusBuild said:

FYI - can't be used by someone with a pacemaker

Really.

My sister has both.  Though she is like the living dead.

 

From the BHF

 

Can I use an induction hob if I have a pacemaker?

I’ve only just found out that induction hobs might cause problems with my pacemaker. Do I need to be worried?

Dr Mike Knapton replies:

Pacemakers are small electrical devices that regulate electrical activity in the heart. Anything that produces a strong electromagnetic field can interfere with a pacemaker.

Induction hobs do generate electromagnetic fields, so keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) between the stovetop and your pacemaker. Most people should be able to use a hob if they follow these precautions, but if you are choosing a new cooker, it may be easier to pick one that is not an induction hob.

If in doubt, check the written information given to you when your pacemaker was inserted

Other appliances that contain a magnet include handheld hairdryers, older shavers with an electrical cord, large stereo speakers, electric toothbrushes and base chargers of ultrasonic toothbrushes. If you do use any of these, keep them 16cm (6in) away from your pacemaker. If you do get too close, don’t panic – moving further away again should mean that your pacemaker settings return to the correct level.

Devices to avoid if you have a pacemaker

If you have a pacemaker you should avoid these devices completely:

• abdominal stimulators (used for building muscle)
• electronic body fat scales
• magnetic mattress pads or pillows
• welding equipment (with currents above 130 amps).

If in doubt, check the written information given to you when your pacemaker was inserted. This can be quite detailed, so it is worth reading it carefully. You can also ask your clinic for advice if you have questions about a particular appliance. The important thing is: if in doubt, ask.

[lookseehear]

We've been induction converts for a while. A place we used to holiday at in Sennen Cove had one in the late 90s - didn't see another for a good number of years but they're all over the place now.

 

When we get the kitchen redone, our treat to ourselves will be one of these https://www.miele.co.uk/product/11144100/induction-hob-with-onset-controls-km-7678-fl-black.

[Iceverge]

Induction is the best. 

 

What isn't though, is the touch controls which they almost all have. 

Impossible to tackle with oven gloves. When something spalshes out of a pan it sends the whole thing haywire.

 

I would love some remote knobs that fitted onto the wall behind the hob. It'd still be simple to clean then too. 

 

 

[SteamyTea]

27 minutes ago, Iceverge said:

 

I would love some remote knobs that fitted onto the wall behind the hob

To the side, burn your arms otherwise.

 

My controls are pretty good, but occasionally, after a spill, the kiddy lock goes one.

[Adrian Walker]

16 hours ago, joe90 said:

I so wanted an induction hob in my build but her indoors wanted gas!!! I first used an induction hob when on a cooking course and was well impressed. 

Once you have cooked on induction you won’t go back. The control ability is excellent and a lot better than gas. It’s a lot easier to clean. 

[joe90]

1 minute ago, Adrian Walker said:

Once you have cooked on induction you won’t go back.

Unless you are over ruled by her indoors (like I was) 🙄.

[AliG]

Gas hobs will be banned soon enough.

 

Induction is the only way.

[Kelvin]

1 hour ago, Iceverge said:

Induction is the best. 

 

What isn't though, is the touch controls which they almost all have. 

Impossible to tackle with oven gloves. When something spalshes out of a pan it sends the whole thing haywire.

 

I would love some remote knobs that fitted onto the wall behind the hob. It'd still be simple to clean then too. 

 

 

Neff have a puck type control 

 

https://www.neff-home.com/uk/discover/design-highlights/twistpad-and-twistpadflex

[MikeSharp01]

11 hours ago, lookseehear said:

 

When we get the kitchen redone, our treat to ourselves will be one of these https://www.miele.co.uk/product/11144100/induction-hob-with-onset-controls-km-7678-fl-black.

No built in extractor though!

[Adrian Walker]

1 hour ago, joe90 said:

Unless you are over ruled by her indoors (like I was) 🙄.

There is absolutely no need to have a gas hob or oven in 2024. The fumes alone will reduce your life expectancy.  

[lookseehear]

2 hours ago, MikeSharp01 said:

No built in extractor though!

 

Good point! I suspect the hob will be on an island though so we'll likely have an extractor above. I'll have another look at what's available when we come to spec the kitchen fully, but I just want flexibility in terms of pan size and position. I've got a 14" round cast iron crepe pan which I've not been able to use since we've had induction. It worked great on our old electric aga but the electricity bill was eye watering.

[Garald]

I have been a happy induction user since 2010. I now have a Bosch induction stovetop with five spots.

[Tetrarch]

I'm no cook, but Mrs Tet LOVES her Neff Induction with the afore-mentioned puck control. The combination of something more positive and tactile with the ability to remove it completely for cleaning make it a great option

 

Regards

 

Tet

[BotusBuild]

On 26/12/2024 at 21:01, SteamyTea said:

Pacemakers are small electrical devices that regulate electrical activity in the heart. Anything that produces a strong electromagnetic field can interfere with a pacemaker.

Induction hobs do generate electromagnetic fields, so keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) between the stovetop and your pacemaker.

So, in effect you have to cook at arms length.

Therefore, no leaning over to see what's happening inside the pots at the back or cooking anything you can't lift off easily.

All seems a bit risky to me.

On 26/12/2024 at 21:01, SteamyTea said:

Though she is like the living dead.

Maybe the pacemaker is being affected??

[SteamyTea]

42 minutes ago, BotusBuild said:

On 26/12/2024 at 21:01, SteamyTea said:

Though she is like the living dead.

Maybe the pacemaker is being affected

She blocks her arteries up with 30 Rothmans a day, then every morning, opens them up again, with half a bottle of Scotch.

(expletive deleted)ing pensioners, scrounging off the state, using up all the NHS services.

Edited December 28, 2024 by SteamyTea

[Pocster]

Me and my mate Greg W always use induction even in the presence of women of a certain age .

[markocosic]

On 27/12/2024 at 11:46, Kelvin said:

Neff have a puck type control 

 

https://www.neff-home.com/uk/discover/design-highlights/twistpad-and-twistpadflex

 

And they have the frying sensor.

 

Set the temperature of the pan instead of setting the power level.

 

Like...using an effing thermostat for keeping the house warm instead of turning the boiler up and down manually.

 

Effing bloody fantastic. Buy..you won't be disappointed.

 

Knob and frying sensor are £100+

 

Knob, frying sensor, and built in extract are £3k+ though