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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: Naweo on Sun, 02 January 2022, 15:58:19

Title: Portable induction hub?
Post by: Naweo on Sun, 02 January 2022, 15:58:19

Hey,

2 of my 4 electric cooker hubs are broken and I was thinking about buying a single or double portable induction hub at least until my landlord can get to switch it. Anyone who thinks it could be worth it?

Title: Re: Portable induction hub?
Post by: Sintpinty on Sun, 02 January 2022, 20:58:19

Quote from: Naweo on Sun, 02 January 2022, 15:58:19

Hey,

2 of my 4 electric cooker hubs are broken and I was thinking about buying a single or double portable induction hub at least until my landlord can get to switch it. Anyone who thinks it could be worth it?

I have an induction stove and yes it is worth it

Title: Re: Portable induction hub?
Post by: Findecanor on Sun, 02 January 2022, 22:14:18

Just remember that induction hubs work only with cookware that have steel/iron in the bottom. Cast iron pans work well.
Pots made from pure aluminium don't.

Proper induction stoves are fast and energy-efficient. Beware of bad user interfaces though. All stoves I've tried have had crappy touch controls, not even multitouch.

Title: Re: Portable induction hub?
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 03 January 2022, 08:28:29

Depending on whether you have good money invested in good cookware, induction may or may not be a good choice.

There is great cookware that is not magnetic as well as gear that is. Personally, I have lots of cookware that would never work with induction.