I'm planning on getting an induction hob.

GrahamLM52

I'm planning on getting an induction hob. At the same time I'll be treating myself to new "induction ready" pots and pans but I have a couple on non-induction items I would like to keep for occasional use.

I have read that you can use non-induction cookware by using an adaptor. This is essentially a metal disk that is heated by the induction hob. You put your non-induction cookware on it and it heats the pan up ( https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-induction-hob-converter-19cm ). Most reviews of these adaptors say they are great but a few claim that they have badly damaged the induction hob.

Does anyone have experience of these adaptors?

Also, are the flexible hob-protectors ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/NoStik-Induction-Hob-Protector-Mats/dp/B0892W7GKL ) that prevent scratches really necessary?

mark_cycling00

The glass is very tough but you still need to treat it like an expensive item. I really doubt you'll care about minute scratches that you can barely see. 

But don't smash potatoes in a pot that's on the hob as it may crack with all that repeated pounding. 

A few bad reviews usually means bad technique rather than a flawed product. I imagine that it you left dirty oil under the converter it might damage the glass. 

I do have a "works with induction" pan that simply doesn't work although the larger pan does. If there's a small percentage of steel in them you can still claim they are induction-ready I guess

I'd really go for a very good quality set that will last a lifetime and have a good amount of steel/iron in them. You're gonna use them thousands of times. 

Marcon

mark_cycling00 said:

I do have a "works with induction" pan that simply doesn't work although the larger pan does. If there's a small percentage of steel in them you can still claim they are induction-ready I guess

It's a problem sometimes where the pan is much smaller than the induction area on which it has been placed. An adaptor normally solves the problem perfectly adequately.

Hob protectors aren't necessary and are a pain in the neck because they can slip around - never good when dealing with very hot pans/contents.

OP - have you checked that your electricity supply is up to the job of powering an induction hob?

HampshireH

mark_cycling00 said:

The glass is very tough but you still need to treat it like an expensive item. I really doubt you'll care about minute scratches that you can barely see. 

But don't smash potatoes in a pot that's on the hob as it may crack with all that repeated pounding. 

A few bad reviews usually means bad technique rather than a flawed product. I imagine that it you left dirty oil under the converter it might damage the glass. 

I do have a "works with induction" pan that simply doesn't work although the larger pan does. If there's a small percentage of steel in them you can still claim they are induction-ready I guess

I'd really go for a very good quality set that will last a lifetime and have a good amount of steel/iron in them. You're gonna use them thousands of times. 

This is an expensive mistake I made when feeling unwell and not paying attention. 2 weeks before xmas last year. 

mark_cycling00

Yeah I cracked mine that way when in a rush 😂😂

Maybe find the instruction manuals online for any models you're interested in. mine lets you set the maximum amps it can use, so it could be on a 30A or lower circuit (allowing for other appliances on same circuit)

cymruchris

Personally if going induction - as much as the old pots and pans may have sentimental value - or have been in the family for years - I'd ditch them and only use compatible products. The last thing I'd want is a nice new induction hob to be cracked up through me trying to use my old pans.

35har1old

GrahamLM52 said:

I'm planning on getting an induction hob. At the same time I'll be treating myself to new "induction ready" pots and pans but I have a couple on non-induction items I would like to keep for occasional use.

I have read that you can use non-induction cookware by using an adaptor. This is essentially a metal disk that is heated by the induction hob. You put your non-induction cookware on it and it heats the pan up ( https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-induction-hob-converter-19cm ). Most reviews of these adaptors say they are great but a few claim that they have badly damaged the induction hob.

Does anyone have experience of these adaptors?

Also, are the flexible hob-protectors ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/NoStik-Induction-Hob-Protector-Mats/dp/B0892W7GKL ) that prevent scratches really necessary?

I have seen pans which state suitable for all hobs but induction hob brought up a failed indicator so no heat generated 

GrumpyDil

I use an adaptor when making Welsh cakes but other than that replaced old pans with induction ones. The adaptor works fine but isn't as good as when we had a gas hob to use with the bake stone.

Alderbank

GrahamLM52 said:

Also, are the flexible hob-protectors ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/NoStik-Induction-Hob-Protector-Mats/dp/B0892W7GKL ) that prevent scratches really necessary?

No they're not.

...and I certainly wouldn't pay £18! If it bothers you, simply use a sheet of kitchen roll under your frying pan or whatever.

Murphybear

35har1old said:

GrahamLM52 said:

I'm planning on getting an induction hob. At the same time I'll be treating myself to new "induction ready" pots and pans but I have a couple on non-induction items I would like to keep for occasional use.

I have read that you can use non-induction cookware by using an adaptor. This is essentially a metal disk that is heated by the induction hob. You put your non-induction cookware on it and it heats the pan up ( https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-induction-hob-converter-19cm ). Most reviews of these adaptors say they are great but a few claim that they have badly damaged the induction hob.

Does anyone have experience of these adaptors?

Also, are the flexible hob-protectors ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/NoStik-Induction-Hob-Protector-Mats/dp/B0892W7GKL ) that prevent scratches really necessary?

I have seen pans which state suitable for all hobs but induction hob brought up a failed indicator so no heat generated 

If you can find a small magnet you can test the pans.  If they are suitable for induction hobs the magnet will stick to the bottom of the pan really firmly.   

GrahamLM52

Thanks all, pretty much confirmed what I thought. And yes, I have checked my power supply and it's OK for the hob I want. Just waiting for the January sales now!