Magnetic Induction Cooking And Pacemakers?
There is simply no guidance I have found about this. I have to avoid heavily charging alternators, generators, welders, etc. But how about magnetic induction cooktops? A thousand watts of power conver...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi Mex,
Induction not a great idea imo.
"While designing induction cooktops, it would be helpful if the manufacturers reduced the maximum allowed eccentricity. This is because the more tolerant of eccentricity the cooktop is, the higher will be the voltages that can be induced.
Pacemaker patients should maintain distance from the induction cooktop. They should take care to position pots on induction cooktops concentrically on the induction coil. This will prevent leakage current which can pass through the body when the cookware is touched for long periods of time.
Patients with unipolar sensing pulse generators should not touch pots on induction cooktops for long periods of time nor use metal utensils. Close and prolonged exposures are a no-no, sir.
Finally, if you are shopping for a new cooktop, it might be easier to pick one that is not an induction cooktop.
Read the pacemakers information guide given to you after placement of the implant. They often provide information on electromagnetic interference. Different manufacturers literature specify various things to avoid and those to use with precaution."
Induction not a great idea? Until 3/5/2019 I would have agreed with you. The new house we purchased came with a 5 burner GE induction range. I want to remove and install a 5 burner NG range. My wife said NO. So, we purchased the required Induction Pots and Pans. After using the Induction for the past 15 months, this is the greatest thing in the Kitchen ever designed. It boils water faster than gas. The heat control is fantastic. Now I understand why all my RV customers like the Induction that came with their RV. Doug
