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number-1

posted on 1/10/24 at 07:16 PM Reply With Quote
gas hob v electric hob?

A bit of a random question, but, what hobs do you all use? I have only ever used gas but the missus used electric. I am a bit out of date with energy and what is best so thought id ask on here

I presume electric hob only needs 13a whereas the oven needs 32a?

Reason for asking is i am reviving a small kitchen on a smallish budget

Thanks

N1

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cliftyhanger

posted on 1/10/24 at 08:01 PM Reply With Quote
many single electric ovens run on 13A plug. A normal 4 ring hob will need a 32A breaker and 6mm cable.
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Slimy38

posted on 1/10/24 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
Cheap electric hobs are horrible (in my humble opinion). Gas hobs are the default 'smallish budget' option, but induction hobs are the best.

A bog standard electric oven from somewhere like Curry's actually come with a fitted 13A plug. Electric hobs do need their own fused spur and induction hobs in particular need very high amps.

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SteveWalker

posted on 1/10/24 at 10:35 PM Reply With Quote
Definitely an induction hob - the controllability and rate of change of heating of a gas hob, combined with an easily cleanable flat top.
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Schrodinger

posted on 2/10/24 at 07:31 AM Reply With Quote
Bear in mind that for an old codger like me with a Pacemaker in his chest, Induction hobs have to be used with caution as the magnetic field of the hob can wreck the pacemaker, also you need the correct pans fo the hob.





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JMW

posted on 2/10/24 at 08:17 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Schrodinger
Bear in mind that for an old codger like me with a Pacemaker in his chest, Induction hobs have to be used with caution as the magnetic field of the hob can wreck the pacemaker, also you need the correct pans fo the hob.


i.e. magnetic as I understand it. Stainless no good for example. We are just getting a new cooker which has induction hobs so we need to buy a whole new set of pans.

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coyoteboy

posted on 2/10/24 at 09:09 AM Reply With Quote
I'm not a fan of induction hobs, they never feel as controllable or as capable as fire and I never find the power varies linearly with the numbers on the dial. But currently have a halogen hob in a rental, and it's the worst thing I've ever used - can't boil a pan because it doesn't stay on 100% even when set to max. It pulses the full output to moderate heat, so stuff just burns, then cools, burns then cools.

Given elec is still 4x gas price per KWh, in a small cheap kitchen I'd go gas.

[Edited on 2/10/2024 by coyoteboy]

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nick205

posted on 2/10/24 at 09:27 AM Reply With Quote
Always had electric ovens, typically with a 13A connection.

And a gas hob.

Benefit being you can cook on the hob during an electric power cut.

If re-doing the kitchen, SWMBO might prefer an induction hob. Might be a hassle to get the wiring from consumer unit to kitchen, but I'm sure electrician's have ways.

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stevebubs

posted on 2/10/24 at 10:23 AM Reply With Quote
Love our induction hob. However it requires a dedicated 32A supply.

There are induction hobs that will work on 13A plugs but they're limited in power and you lose the ability to get heat into things quickly so (IMO) I'd rather have a gas hob than a limited power induction.





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posted on 2/10/24 at 10:24 AM Reply With Quote
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stevebubs

posted on 2/10/24 at 10:25 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
I'm not a fan of induction hobs, they never feel as controllable or as capable as fire and I never find the power varies linearly with the numbers on the dial. But currently have a halogen hob in a rental, and it's the worst thing I've ever used - can't boil a pan because it doesn't stay on 100% even when set to max. It pulses the full output to moderate heat, so stuff just burns, then cools, burns then cools.

Given elec is still 4x gas price per KWh, in a small cheap kitchen I'd go gas.

[Edited on 2/10/2024 by coyoteboy]



My Bosch induction hob is fantastic....real easy to turn up/down. Don't regret it one iota.





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gremlin1234

posted on 2/10/24 at 12:44 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Benefit being you can cook on the hob during an electric power cut.

most gas hobs plug in the electricity for the ignition spark, during a power cut you have to light it with a match.

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gremlin1234

posted on 2/10/24 at 12:47 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Schrodinger
Bear in mind that for an old codger like me with a Pacemaker in his chest, Induction hobs have to be used with caution as the magnetic field of the hob can wreck the pacemaker,

I think it just disables the pacemaker while too close, and not wreck them completely. but yes best avoided

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gremlin1234

posted on 2/10/24 at 12:51 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
There are induction hobs that will work on 13A plugs but they're limited in power .

limited to total 3kw, so for a twin hob 1x2kw, + 1x1kw. or just a single 3kw hob

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nick205

posted on 2/10/24 at 01:02 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Benefit being you can cook on the hob during an electric power cut.

most gas hobs plug in the electricity for the ignition spark, during a power cut you have to light it with a match.



Agreed, our gas hobs have electric sparks to get them going, but a match does just as well.

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adam1985

posted on 2/10/24 at 03:43 PM Reply With Quote
Had a induction hob for a few years now and it’s brilliant, only thing I don’t like about it is the touch controls they can be a little temperamental especially if they are damp from cleaning the hob
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SteveWalker

posted on 2/10/24 at 06:43 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Benefit being you can cook on the hob during an electric power cut.

most gas hobs plug in the electricity for the ignition spark, during a power cut you have to light it with a match.



Agreed, our gas hobs have electric sparks to get them going, but a match does just as well.


Some need electricity for flame failure detection, to cut-off the gas if you turn it too low and it gets blown out. Without power, you cannot light them at all.

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JoelP

posted on 2/10/24 at 09:35 PM Reply With Quote
Just to add, some new induction hobs can be programmed to not use more than 13a. Most of the time you won't notice the difference, it just alternates which ones are active. I personally use an old electric hob, took it out of someone's kitchen 7 years ago and put it in mine. Still works mint!
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russbost

posted on 3/10/24 at 08:17 AM Reply With Quote
We have an induction hob & yes, they are great. However in terms of cost a gas hob has to be way cheaper, no "specific" pans, uses slightly more kW power, but at around 7p a unit rather than around 4 times that. As long as you have gas already there, then far cheaper to install & they require virtually no maintenance & last forever!





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number-1

posted on 8/10/24 at 12:12 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for all the replies. Some very interesting points raised.

I ended up going for a gas hob for ease as there is already gas behind the unit.

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