Gas Hob advice

FreeBear

Bendy_House said: I'm pretty sure - but you'll need to confirm - that either of the two gas Caples I linked to will fit with no shaving required. (I 'suspect' that these two will be ok depth-wise too, but DIY's point is worth checking. On that point, are induction hobs thicker? I don't know.)

The ones I've fitted have been around 30mm deep. They fit quite nicely into a standard thickness (32mm) laminate worktop, but.... You must leave sufficient space underneath for ventilation - There is a fan blowing air around inside to keep the electronics cool.

This space could be just a drawer or cupboard. I have mine set above an integrated oven with a large air gap between the two.

shiraz99

macman said:

KFW said:

Thanks Bendy,
I’m happy to give the shaving ago however I have been told that it being a gas hob I will need a gas engineer to fit it.  I will probably check if other online companies fit larger sizes.  Would prefer to convert to electric induction hob but I don’t think the power supply wire is enough
Will keep exploring
Thanks

Why? Running costs for an electric hob are 350% higher than mains gas.

It's not a simple as that, as induction hobs are very energy efficient so it brings the overall costs closer. For example, it can take over five times as long to boil a pan on gas hob than an induction, yes most people would boil the kettle first but that then sort of negates the gas saving. Also, whilst using a gas hob a lot of the energy is actually wasted compared to induction which is very energy efficient. Comparing the costs of electric vs gas is just too easy and doesn't tell the true story.

DullGreyGuy

macman said:

KFW said:

Thanks Bendy,
I’m happy to give the shaving ago however I have been told that it being a gas hob I will need a gas engineer to fit it.  I will probably check if other online companies fit larger sizes.  Would prefer to convert to electric induction hob but I don’t think the power supply wire is enough
Will keep exploring
Thanks

Why? Running costs for an electric hob are 350% higher than mains gas.

Unit cost is 350% higher but efficiency is higher... still more expensive to run but not to the extent you are highlighting.

Price isnt everything for everyone though... induction are easier to clean, surface is a lot less hot if there are little fingers about the place etc. 

FreeBear

DullGreyGuy said: Price isnt everything for everyone though... induction are easier to clean, surface is a lot less hot if there are little fingers about the place etc. 

No naked flames to set fire to spilled oil or clothing. Most induction hobs contain sensors that will shut the zone off if it detects a pan that has boiled dry. The zone will also turn off automatically after a short period if it doesn't detect a pan.

As the heat is generated in the base of the pan, there is no wasted heat going up the sides... I like my induction hob

Bendy_House

I'm going to have to look at them again

BUFF

1 downside is that , depending upon your existing pans' construction, you may have to buy a whole new set of pans.
Of course, for some people that may be just the excuse that they need ...