stove top cooking
considering buying an induction burner to use instead of (or in addition to) the gas stove top. I realize there are issues with the type of pan/pot you use (must be aluminum I think) but would like f...
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Hi,
When using a traditional electric hot plate the burner gets hot and then transfers heat to the pan by conduction.
When using the induction cooker the energy goes directly into the pan--so it is more efficient. My hot plate is 750 watts, but the induction cooker can do over 1200 watts on the highest possible setting. When I do that the induction is considerably "faster" than the hot plate--but also uses more energy.
I get a lot of my energy from the sun--so if the batteries are in good shape I prefer to cook electrically.
One draw back of induction cookers is that they require a true sine wave inverter.
When using a traditional electric hot plate the burner gets hot and then transfers heat to the pan by conduction.
When using the induction cooker the energy goes directly into the pan--so it is more efficient. My hot plate is 750 watts, but the induction cooker can do over 1200 watts on the highest possible setting. When I do that the induction is considerably "faster" than the hot plate--but also uses more energy.
I get a lot of my energy from the sun--so if the batteries are in good shape I prefer to cook electrically.
One draw back of induction cookers is that they require a true sine wave inverter.
okwaterdog wrote:
I have been told the induction heats faster etc etc.... but I also know advertisements often exaggerate, so am especially interested in the brand names which are recommended (or not)
