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Induction Stoves

Discussion in 'Energy, Environment, and Policy' started by nwdiver, Nov 13, 2020.

  1. mspohr

    mspohr Well-Known Member

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    I've used this one for 2 years. Works great

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FDXPTNP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I've been using this dual burner model in our apartment for 6 months.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMTY8Q8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I love induction cooking
     
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  2. nwdiver

    nwdiver Well-Known Member

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    Is there any noise difference? I have friends that are put off by the 'buzzing'.... doesn't really bother me and I've read the sound comes more from the pot than the stove...
     
  3. mspohr

    mspohr Well-Known Member

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    There is a small noise under some conditions. Never bothered us.
    It does depend on the pot, temperature, power level. Never bothered to investigate.
    I got these to try out induction cooking before buying a new range for our new house. Decided we like it. Bought a GE induction range. Not installed yet.
     
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    Tramontina sells direct for $30 more than Costco did. 8 Pc Double-Hob Induction Cooking System
     
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    Still using my induction cooktop after 1 year. Actually it is my go-to cooking appliance if I have a pan/pot that works for it.
    So much faster than the electric range we have. Grilled cheese sandwiches are great and can keep up with the "Can I have another?"

    Not rushing out to buy more pans (since I only have 1 cooktop), but I got a new frying pan that is working out really well.
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKTO0YE

    Wirecutter: New Product Reviews, Deals, and Buying Advice is the site that suggested that pan and very happy with the results.
     
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  8. jerry33

    jerry33 (S85-3/2/13 traded in) X LR: F2611##-3/27/20

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    There is an invisible induction cooktop with both 120 and 240 V versions. One of the neat things about this one is that the controls are not on the cooking surface.
     
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    mspohr Well-Known Member

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    CyberGus Not Just a Member

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    You should try the ERCOT Induction Range. Hardly uses any power at all!
     
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    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A1H33FA

    The ability to set the power/temperature really low is great for doing chocolate fondue on the table.
     
  13. mspohr

    mspohr Well-Known Member

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    Yes, but you have to wait for hell to freeze over to cook anything.
     
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  14. mspohr

    mspohr Well-Known Member

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    Induction cooktop are great for both low and high power. Much safer also since the cooktop itself doesn't get very hot.
     
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    Very interesting. It looks like you can control both the wattage (600, 900 or 1500) and the temperature (10 degree increments) on that unit, creating a slow, even heat if desired.

    Some of the complaints about that product seem to be user error. One person says it doesn't maintain a low simmer, but I wonder if they had it set on a high wattage with a low temperature, creating a cycling effect. Another person said it took forever to sear, but perhaps they had it on 600 watts instead of 1500 watts.

    I might have to pick one up to give it a try. One of my peeves with my parents' induction range is the lack of temperature control, with only a power scale from 1 - 10 with an auto simmer option that doesn't work very well.
     
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    mspohr Well-Known Member

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    The units I've used can go to very low power but they do this by cycling on and off below some point (? 600W). This can be a problem in some cooking.
     

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