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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 17, 2023 16:24:05 GMT
We are having a new kitchen worktop so I wondered about outing the gas hob and replacing with an Induction
Do gas hobs break ? Could do as I use it
Seem to be good reviews online generally and maybe a Bosch could be for us
Anyone done the swap or got an induction hob ?
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Post by Slinger on Aug 17, 2023 16:28:36 GMT
We are having a new kitchen worktop so I wondered about outing the gas hob and replacing with an Induction Do gas hobs break ? Could do as I use it Seem to be good reviews online generally and maybe a Bosch could be for us Anyone done the swap or got an induction hob ? One thing Jeanette always insisted on was a gas hob. Her reasoning being that we may suffer blackouts, brownouts, and power cuts, but when was the last time we had a gas cut? Even with the power out she could still make me a cuppa.  That's not to put you off induction, or any other form of hob, just something to maybe factor in to the final decision. |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 17, 2023 17:25:20 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Aug 17, 2023 18:28:38 GMT
You will need the correct pans.
There's something to be said for having balanced options between gas and electricity. When we have an electricity failure, we have virtually no options as there is no piped gas.
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 17, 2023 20:00:54 GMT
We are having a new kitchen worktop so I wondered about outing the gas hob and replacing with an Induction Do gas hobs break ? Could do as I use it Seem to be good reviews online generally and maybe a Bosch could be for us Anyone done the swap or got an induction hob ? One thing Jeanette always insisted on was a gas hob. Her reasoning being that we may suffer blackouts, brownouts, and power cuts, but when was the last time we had a gas cut? Even with the power out she could still make me a cuppa. That's not to put you off induction, or any other form of hob, just something to maybe factor in to the final decision. In the past me too. Power cuts are also on my mind as we have had our fair share. The gas hob we have is big so if it goes kaput we might have a problem filling the space Reading about gas appliances probable pollution in the home got me thinking |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 17, 2023 20:03:10 GMT
Thanks Jules After skimming that I realise I need time to read thoroughly and take on board |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 17, 2023 20:05:06 GMT
You will need the correct pans. There's something to be said for having balanced options between gas and electricity. When we have an electricity failure, we have virtually no options as there is no piped gas. Vague memories of the past told me about special pans. Will be re reading Jules article We have enough power cuts around here for that to be a serious consideration |
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Post by ajski2fly on Aug 18, 2023 17:02:19 GMT
We have Neff 5 ring induction hob. there are several things to consider:-
Needs the right cookware.
Are very easy to use and pretty instant heat and easy to control.
Easy to keep clean
They can be power hungry although the more recent ones are better.
Be certain that if you get one it will wire up to 2 phase power, not just 3 phase, some do both or just 3 phase.
If you are thinking of moving to battery storage of electric(possibly with solar), and/or EV car charging at some point and ASHP, then you need to consider the total power rating of the induction hob, ours is 25kwh, with every ring on full power. This is because with an ASHP, Induction Hob and all the other electrical gubbins you plug in the electrician has to submit a calculation to the power grid showing that at peak usage you will not overload the circuit. The calcs do factor in some electrical usage redundancy to certain equipment but it can get very tight if you are all electric. We nearly had an issue meeting the requirement with a 80amp main house fuse, it was until the electrician went by the actual detailed regs and not the general guidance did the calc meet the requirement level.
Anyway we like ours.
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 18, 2023 18:05:58 GMT
Thanks
I read that they connect to a 13 amp socket.
Special electrics makes it less likely
What do ou do if you have a power cut ?
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Post by brettj on Aug 18, 2023 23:42:10 GMT
I love my gas hob. Will be sad to see it go (probably after me).
Was going to replace the existing hob with a Bosch last month.
Decided not to as needed a builder to adjust the kitchen bench.
Instead I gave the jets a clean.
In NZ gas supply will eventually be phased out. Not sure of the timing, but supply prices are sure to rise.
Currently have the hob and a gas hot water system.
My brother in Sydney bought an induction hob at the start of the year.
He's the chef of the family.
Raves about it.
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Post by MartinT on Aug 19, 2023 8:58:45 GMT
Ours is a pure sheet of glass hob with electric radiant 'burners' underneath. It works well and is very easy to keep clean.
It is, however, electric so when we have a power cut we lose everything, including the heating (despite having an oil fired boiler, it has spark ignition and electric pumps).
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 19, 2023 10:22:23 GMT
Decision to make
Gas hob we have is big, 5 burners.
Madam wants a new quartz top which has to have cut outs
If the current hob breaks we have a problem filling the same size hole
Gas is dirty. Research ongoing as to how dirty
Power cuts are all too often around here so a gas hob is available when electric isn't
Magic wand anyone ?
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Post by Slinger on Aug 19, 2023 11:39:15 GMT
Induction hob, and a double-burner camping hob with propane or butane fuel in the cupboard for emergencies. |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 19, 2023 12:08:16 GMT
a double-burner camping hob with propane or butane fuel in the cupboard for emergencies. I have thought of doing that, but really if we get a power cut we just put up with it and wait. No panic. |
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Post by Slinger on Aug 19, 2023 12:18:35 GMT
a double-burner camping hob with propane or butane fuel in the cupboard for emergencies. I have thought of doing that, but really if we get a power cut we just put up with it and wait. No panic. Well, if you can exist without coffee...  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 19, 2023 12:19:34 GMT
Induction hob, and a double-burner camping hob with propane or butane fuel in the cupboard for emergencies. Crossed my mind for something similar |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 19, 2023 12:22:22 GMT
a double-burner camping hob with propane or butane fuel in the cupboard for emergencies. I have thought of doing that, but really if we get a power cut we just put up with it and wait. No panic. We can have power cuts over a few days, usually when its cold or very cold. A hot cup of tea, some soup even are wonderful at such times |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 19, 2023 12:43:19 GMT
We made tea and coffee one cold winter's day on the log fire stove in the sitting room. It took a LONG time to heat the water up but it worked.
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Post by Tim on Aug 20, 2023 10:49:19 GMT
Don't have one myself Mike but have used one a number of times at a friends. I was very skeptical as I'm a firm gas fan and I cook a lot. However, after using theirs I can say they are fantastic, well, hers is but it's not low-fi. She has a Siemens Venting hob, which does actually work and vents down in the centre. It was about 4K though and the vent filters are very expensive she was telling me. The controllablity and flexibility is brilliant, especially if you move a pan as it remembers what heat setting applies to it when you move it apparently. So I absolutely love them now and wouldn't hesitate buying one.
The clean up afterwards is amazing, wipe and you're done. So for me and obviously it's dependent on the unit, they are more flexible than gas and an absolute joy to use. There is a learning curve though.
She did buy an entire new set of cookware to go with it, but they aren't short of a bob or too!
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 20, 2023 10:57:55 GMT
My main hesitation is what we do when we have power cuts 4k for a hob is a wee bot too much  |
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