Induction Hobs

itsmine

I am half thinking of getting an induction hob for our new house. Any advice on:

[a] whether this is a good idea or not, compared to a standard electric hob (I have always used gas up to now, so am a bit in the dark about electric hobs)

what is a good brand/place to buy one? I went to Harvey Normans at the weekend and they only had one type. Can't remember the brand, but it was around €550.

buzzard

As far as I know Induction hobs need their own spply via the fuse board ( separate from the current cooker supply ) because of the power rating.

Could be wrong but I was going to get one but the house had already been wired.

knighted

plus be aware that you cant use any old pots and pans with the induction hobs ,they have to be a certain type and can be quite expensive -thats something that salesstaff prob wont tell you

beldin

We have one and it is brilliant. Didn't need a separate feed from the fusebox.
We did need new pans but got them from Argos so weren't that expensive.

Very quick to heat up as it isn't the hob that heats but the pan heats directly.
We got a de-dietrich one for about 700 and it is my favourite thing in the kitchen.

Mellor

knighted wrote: »

plus be aware that you cant use any old pots and pans with the induction hobs ,they have to be a certain type and can be quite expensive -thats something that salesstaff prob wont tell you

There have to be ferro magnetic afaik, so this would be alot of modern pans anyway. No glass, no copper, some steels don't work great, but alot (not all) of existing pans should work

GreeBo

we got a Bosch one for a bout a grand last year.
Its excellent, much quicker than gas and infinitely quicker than electric ring.
Stainless steel pots work fine, dont need to go out and buy special ones.
If a magnet sticks to it you are fine.

The only issue we have had is finding a griddle pan, they all seem to be alu these days (except Le Creuset which are very heavy and expensive)

I put in an extra feed to the CU as the combination of hob and cooker would probably trip during Christmas etc.

HJ Simpson

I am getting one installed in my new kitchen no problem getting pots etc. I just went around with a small magnet to check. The only issue is I cant find a tea pot that will work. (This is a big problem for me as I drink a lot of tea!)
Anyone come across a teapot suitable for induction hobs.
HJS

GreeBo

HJ Simpson wrote: »

Anyone come across a teapot suitable for induction hobs.

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HJ Simpson

Woohoo,, thank you GreeBo!