Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances Re: induction cooktops 2Sep 26, 2006 3:00 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Induction Cooktop Thoughts, Anyone? 5Sep 26, 2006 7:02 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Induction Cooktop Thoughts, Anyone? 9Sep 26, 2006 7:17 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Induction Cooktop Thoughts, Anyone? 10Sep 26, 2006 7:25 pm burned I can't see the price ever coming down. There are just two manufacturers Miele and Kleenmaid. I bought a Miele for about $3000 and the retail price rose about $300 about six months later. I don't know where the prices are at now but I suspect still rising. There are other manufacturers such as Electrolux, Gaggenau, Kuppersbusch, Ilve and Brandt. You can get 50/50 induction / ceramic tops (2 hobs induction / 2 hobs ceramic) that are more affordable than 100% induction. Re: Induction Cooktop Thoughts, Anyone? 11Sep 27, 2006 1:08 pm Can someone please explain what they mean by this:
The kitchen cabinetry may have to be modified (to allow for cooktop ventilation) if you are going to install the cooktop in an existing kitchen. Why would you need ventilation if it doesn't heat up? Also anyone know whether this technology is more or less subject to failure? Apart from getting blocked, gas is pretty reliable, do these induction coils ever burn out like so many transformers? Is there any issue with RF interference? Health issues with having a strong electormagnetic field near you? I'm not knocking this but I would need a lot of convincing to part with $3000 for an unknown technology use. I like the energy conservation side of it, but don't want my kids zapped by stray radiation anymore than I want them to burn themselves. Cooling Induction Tops 12Sep 27, 2006 5:11 pm Hi 3x,
Most induction tops on the market have built in cooling fans for the induction mechanism. These fans can run during and after use and need to be vented. There has been some discussion regarding the possible effects of induction tops on pacemakers but I am not aware of any conclusive findings...I would be filing induction tops in the same danger category as microwave ovens...which is way below, say, step ladders or petrol fumes. I wouldn't say that the technology is unknown - it has been around for quite a while - but you are right; it is a lot of money to spend on a cooktop. My personal preference is still for gas - I don't cook at lightspeed but I like quick controllable heat and the responsiveness and control of the flames satisfy my needs. Regards, Earl My daughter and son in law are about to start building, they are having a 600mm induction cook top and 900mm oven. It's personal preferance 5 11090 Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should we render and paint the garage door to tone down the cream windows? Farm House, will… 0 27666 Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time. 4 24892 |