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To not change from a gas hob to conduction

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TangerineDr3am · 10/11/2024 18:07

Potentially having a new kitchen and currently have gas. An induction hob would be more expensive, involve the added expense of a new fuse box and potentially be trickier to use but would be cleaner. Will we regret not changing to conduction further down the line?

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NeedToChangeName · 10/11/2024 18:16

Induction hob is epic. I wouldn't go back to gas

But you nay need to buy new saucepans ie stainless steel or cast iron

RuffledKestrel · 10/11/2024 18:15

I find decent induction hobs to be just as responsive as gas hobs when cooking, but without the total annoyance of removing all the bits to clean them. A wipe down after cooking is all that is needed to keep an induction hob clean.
Around kids they are much safer as I think all now come with a lock function, so they cannot be accidentally turned on. Unlike gas which you just turn the knob usually.
Pots - yes induction can be a pickier with what hobs they will work with, but in my experience the pots stay looking great for much longer than when I had a gas hob.

I'd never go back to a gas hob now.

Floatlikeafeather2 · 10/11/2024 18:14

TangerineDr3am · 10/11/2024 18:07

Potentially having a new kitchen and currently have gas. An induction hob would be more expensive, involve the added expense of a new fuse box and potentially be trickier to use but would be cleaner. Will we regret not changing to conduction further down the line?

Assuming you mean induction hob? Why would you have to have a new fuse box? You can have them just plugged in to an existing socket. They're not tricky to use. Why do you think it would be? And, they are infinitely easier to keep clean than a gas hob.

HappyHealthy23 · 10/11/2024 18:11

I just read an article this morning about how polluting gas cookers can be and how they can affect your health. (I'll share it if you like, but it's in French.) We decided to switch to induction when we got our kitchen redone, and I'm glad I did now.

Pinknotpurple · 10/11/2024 18:11

I love mine, also much safer with the kids around. I wouldn't go back to gas.

starpatch · 10/11/2024 18:09

Watching with interest.