Induction Cooktop - 6800W for $299 delivered on eBay? Good buy?

altomic on 27/04/2016 - 23:20

I'm about to DIY reno of my kitchen. already bought tiles thanks musicbiz

going to replace existing benches with DIY polished concrete tops. current cupboard doors will be resprayed. new handles from aliexpress or ebay.

Anywho, I noticed this induction cook top on ebay for $299 delivered

so some questions-

A) reasonable price? given that not much is known about the brand but comparative units are waay more.
B) is there any amazin g difference between induction cooktops and regular ceramic cooktops? (I believe -and I may be wrong- that you can't burn yourself on an induction cooktop, unlike a regular ceramic cooktop). aside from that is there any major benefit for induction over regular electric?

any other feedback/suggestions are greatly appreciated

thank you.

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  • airzone on 28/04/2016 - 00:21
    +1

    Concrete is nice.. I've made myself a couple of usb concrete and oak knobs lol..

    That's too cheap. I believe there are only a few factories who make the glass, and another handful who make the elements. To get that price, the components are probably not even soldered in.. And the drivers probably under-rated.

    There is truly an amazing difference. IMO, induction is better than gas, and all other forms of electric are sub par. The safety is one aspect, but I could boil enough water for instant noodles in seconds. Temperature adjustment is immediate. It keeps a lot cleaner than regular glass top halogen cookers - the lower glass temperature avoids micro-fractures caused by the heating cycles.

    Some words of caution though - they still get hot, but this is purely because if you put a hot pan on glass, it will get hot. Also you need induction compatible cookware - you can test yours with a magnet. And you will need a 32A circuit.

    • airzone on 28/04/2016 - 00:27

      I note that this particular unit is rated to 6800 watts (so it's not as powerful as others), but they note that it needs a 15 amp connection. I'd suggest that you only do that if you want to keep resetting your breaker or have your house burn down. It gives me an uneasy feeling to consider that particular model.

    • altomic on 28/04/2016 - 00:28

      thanks for your response. i'm leaning towards this induction cooktop
      (just being a member here means that tI'm cautious)

  • scrimshaw on 28/04/2016 - 00:22
    +1
    Aspect Induction Gas
    Low heat cooking Easier and more consistent results A little trickier and requires skill
    High heat cooking Results can be mixed. Searing, frying and stir-frying is a piece of cake. If you need to brown / fry, gas is your friend.
    Energy Efficiency Needs a lot of power. Does not require gas connection. If you have gas and are already paying for gas supply bills, this is a no brainer
    Ease of cleaning Very easy to clean. Requires care when cleaning to avoid scratching surface. A little more work when it comes to cleaning as there are grates to remove and nooks to scrub.
    Cookware cookware must be induction-capable — Ferro ingots You can use anything you like, iron, steel, copper, ceramic and aluminium
    Ease of cooking A little harder to judge, flameless cooking takes getting used to Very easy to see heat level (just see how big the flame is)

    Gas is better from a culinary standpoint — there's a good reason why commercial kitchens and restaurants all use gas. But if you care not about cooking and just want less hassle when it comes to cleaning up after yourself, buy induction.

    • altomic on 28/04/2016 - 00:26

      thanks scrimshaw. no, not gas. no gas available here. unfortunately. I'd be on gas in minutes. It's what I always had in Melbourne, Japan and Albury, but unfortunately due to the sand/salt/porous ground of where I live currently then it is not an option. (well, except for bottled- which would cost more than mains gas.

      • scrimshaw on 28/04/2016 - 00:28

        in that case you should get induction.

        Just make sure you have flat-bottomed cookery. Induction won't work equally with all cookware so you have to experiment and get used to the different ways it heats up each pot and pan.

        • altomic on 28/04/2016 - 00:35

          yeah, the whole magnet thing? my sister in-law just purchased a Bellings induction stove/oven and had to purchase all new cookware.

          I'm looking forward to having a modern stove/oven. My current one is slow and inefficient.

        • airzone on 28/04/2016 - 00:39

          @altomic: Generally the better the magnet's stick, the better the cookware will work for you.

    • twocsies on 27/05/2016 - 23:05

      Technically speaking, induction is more energy efficient (90%) than gas (55%), because little heat is wasted. The pan is heated directly, rather than lighting a fire underneath a pan where heat is lost out the sides.

      http://sustainablog.org/2014/07/energy-efficient-induction-c…

  • Foxtail on 14/05/2017 - 09:15

    My wife is a chef and we've had a few homes with an induction cooktop, 2 months ago took the chance not knowing this brand and it looked too cheap, installed this Euro Chef induction cooktop from eBay in our 3rd property, works like a charm and the good woman says its as good as others.

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