bananadanna wrote:
Immersion heating elements are pretty efficient for heating liquids.
We use a Sunpentown 1200w (ten levels) magnetic induction burner. It flips a mag field in any ferrous material ---the pan is hotter than the cooktop.
Approximately twice the energy is transferred to the utensil vs propane.
Great for hot weather, no propane water vapor, much safer in confined quarters.
WM has 1300w models for $65.
Similar to a small microwave in power requirements.
Induction is great way to go. I often use the portable induction outside. A pressure cooker on the portable induction unit is good for fast meals.