Induction to electric hob change

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we moved to a new place and it has an induction hob. Is it straightforward to change to an electric hob? Like buying and plugging in an electric hob? Not keen on replacing our hide pots, as an alternative do adapter plates work?

Another one who would keep the induction.
I use Ikea 365 saucepans (cheap but reallr
good) and le creuset enamel and they all work fine.

IKEA
Stellar
Cast iron

All ok on induction which is fabulous,everything else including gas seems sooo slow!

Thanks for all the info Induction-lovers! Huge thanks to the magnet check, The pans we used the most are magnetic and water boiled so quickly! I think we will be good after all! So glad I came on here to ask

Going to standard electric from an induction hob would be like giving up a Ferrari to use a horse and cart! Absolute nightmare.

Modern pans work on induction, I have various ones and none are better than the other.

OP, you would be absolutely mad to ditch your induction hub for an electric hob! Cast iron will work on it, as will stainless steel (my saucepans are stellar) but copper bottomed pans won’t.

love your update .

Fantastic!

Loving your update.

We have had an induction hob for almost 15 years. The consensus on here is pretty much that induction is marvellous and I agree. The only time it gets criticised is if you have a low rated one meaning using two rings or more depletes the power. Mine is hard wired in, not plugged in so it is very powerful. I hope you keep on loving it.

Induction hobs use diversity to divide current feeds to each ring so need a smaller feed cable often just 1.5mm2

I seem to be the only one who doesn't like induction hobs. Two reasons: you can't wipe any part of them when they are on and you have to keep the pan in contact with the hob at all times. Not good if you use a wok. This has been my experience anyway. I far prefer my ceramic hob.

What can't you wipe, can you explain? I can certainly wipe any spills or splashes while mine is on. I can lift a pan off, wipe underneath as the surface isn't too hot for a damp cloth, put the pan back on, it resumes cooking. With other sources of heat, the ring would have to be turned off and cool sufficiently to safely wipe.

If you remove pan contact for more than about 10 seconds, yes the ring turns off, but this isn't especially problematic.

@Twasasurprise You can't wipe any of the surface area when it's on. It'll switch off as soon as you touch it. You can be using just one ring and wipe another ring and off it goes. Haven't counted how many seconds a pan has to be lifted off before it switches off but far fewer than 10 seconds I'd say. I do wonder if it's faulty. It's ever so temperamental. It's not mine luckily.

That's not quite correct, I'm an electrician, so let me explain - we apply a formula called "diversity" to domestic cooking appliances, induction hobs being one.

You work out the current requirement from the total wattage of the appliance, count the first 10 amps as full amps, plus 30% of the remainder, plus 5 amps if the cooker control switch incorporates a socket outlet.

Some hobs can run on a 1.5 flex, and those typically can run on a 13A socket (although 1.5 is capable of a little more, so wise to check the appliance rating) some models require a much greater supply capacity, I fitted one this morning requiring a 32A supply.

32A sounds commercial to me. My point stands, induction hobs handle more rings with a lower total rating, modulating feeds to rings intelligently not like traditional hobs at all.

Nor me. I went out and bought new pans from TKMAXX.

I can wipe mine ,it's a Bosch.

Love this thread, so pleased op has something she will use! I wouldn’t have anything else and yes, I can wipe mine when it’s on, no problem, it doesn’t switch off. I also use a wok with no issues.

It sounds faulty or a maybe a plug-in low powered one? It certainly isn't an Induction issue.

@SmallHoneLiving Mine is on a 32A supply. It's a range oven with induction hob. Definitely domestic not commercial!

Not an electrician so may have my terms wrong but did a lot of research when replacing the previous dual fuel range. My "red switch" on the wall is 40A, I believe, but the dedicated breaker in the consumer unit is 32A and 32A was the minimum requirement for the installation.

@Twasasurprise I've been told it was expensive. Don't know the brand or how much it was. It's clear from this thread that it's not an induction issue though so hope I have not put anyone off!

Perhaps the hob 'thinks' there has been a water spill or that the pan has boiled over and switches off for safety? Some hobs (from reviews anyway) seem more sensitive/prone than others.
I like our new induction hob, but not keen on the 'hum' when it's on full power. :)

Oh my word! I have yet to use it and so much to “look forward to” 😅. It’s a NEFF brand I have here and I hope it isn’t over sensitive as that’s my role in my peri times.

In other news we are delighted to have ample/ surplus storage…two whole 7’ wardrobes freed up for shoes! Sole bliss is the place to look I gather?

I think with induction it's often the weight rather than the size of the pan that matters? I have this and one of the same size by le creuset and I use them on my bigger burners - they're brilliant for melting butter or chocolate and the kids love them for frying one egg or a burger.

https://smithey.com/products/no-8-cast-iron-chef-skillet?srsltid=AfmBOoqXAwTk5AjIdy88B0GCzF3VSoSuZBgW2WQoqh_378zSDQAD33YB&variant=29170742132829

I'm glad that's worked out. I loved gas hobs in rentals and my first houses v. the electric ceramic hobs I grew up with, but induction is the.best.ever! I even had a friend ask try it out before getting a new kitchen and replacing her gas hob. She was converted.

Why would you change ? Induction is way better and steel can be bought quite inexpensively. Edit. I saw that you’re keeping your hob. We have Neff and it’s great.

The NEFF was wonderful for breakfast this morning, so quick! It blinks but doesn’t go off immediately when the pan is lifted so will work for a wok cooking. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and tips!