Induction hob

Lungboy

Lots of lower spec induction hobs will run off a standard 13a fuse, but the more powerful ones will indeed need a dedicated supply.

cddc

Davesnave wrote: »

One thing no one has mentioned specifically so far is that you need a fairly beefy power supply for an induction hob, so it could mean a new supply from the consumer unit to kitchen.

Not any more you don't. The higher performance ones still do, but you can buy plug and play ones these days, from about £250.

Induction technology has moved on rapidly in the last five years or so, and like all tech items, prices have come down too.

suki1964

Mines a plug and play one from ikea, cheap but functional

I love the variable fast control that it gives. I love how low I can actually cook on it ( haven't used the slowcooker since I've had this installed) and I love the timer- means I can go off and forget about the spuds and not come back to a burned pan

I still use my old round bottom wok. It's not ideal, but I manage and I've had this wok so many years I don't know if I could get on with a new one

The only expensive new pan I had to buy was a griddle. Saucepans I got from ikea, some are better the others. My favourite pans to use are my cast iron that I buy in the sales from Sainsburys. They really do work well on induction

My hob came into its own at a party. It was great having chilli and curry being kept hot with no fear of burning or drying out or anyone getting burned from a hot hob

Davesnave

cddc wrote: »

Not any more you don't. The higher performance ones still do....

Well, it's nice to know I've got something that's high performance!

cyantist

You can get induction hobs with special wok burners. Miele do one, though it costs a fortune.

I'm not sure it's necessary though.

silverwhistle

I occasionally use a wok on my induction hob; it's one of those thin steel ones which heat up very quickly (I don't see the point of a heavy wok). No problems although you won't get dramatic flames up the side like at the local takeaway..

On a recent holiday abroad I bought a little steel plate which is like a heat diffuser but enables you use non induction pans. All my recent pans are now induction so it'll probably only be used for a milk pan or one of those aluminium coffee makers.

As a messy cook I like them, and they are also very efficient.

DRP

Davesnave wrote: »

Well, it's nice to know I've got something that's high performance!

we;ve been choosing an induction hob recently - it looks like the ones with a 'boost' function require the higher amp cabling.

bouncydog1

We bought a hotpoint induction hob a few months back and we are really pleased with it. They do a 700 which fits into a 600 cutout so it gives you a bit more room. All the rings have boost functions and individual timers. Very controllable. I did invest in a set of Circulon professional pans (like they use on Masterchef) and DH who does all the cooking :-) really likes the combination. Hob was under £300 and is really easy to clean. Comes with a 10 year warranty on parts and 1 year labour guarantee. We already had a power supply of sufficient rating to run it full out on all 4 rings. Hope this helps.

Xeorix

We have a Neff 80cm one and it's fantastic, however it did need a dedicated fuse installed rather than the 13a plug.

We love it, ours has loads of fancy features built in that are great if you remember how to use them, and actually use them.
I managed to time the entire christmas dinner to come on/off automatically so I could enjoy the time with the family :rotfl:

beaker141

I'm still mixed on my Induction Hob - AEG one, using it yesterday with 3 pans on the go and I'd set the timer on 2 of them to do the rice and noodles - then I flicked piece of chicken out accidently which landed on the controls - beeped 3 times and then powered the whole hob off - losing my timers !

I also wouldnt put my hand on the induction top after using a pan - its pretty hot and would burn your hand !