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[eBay Plus] Westinghouse Twin Induction Cooktop $169.15 Delivered @ Bing Lee eBay

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drillvoice on 18/01/2022 - 12:51 ebay.com.au (720 clicks)
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I've been looking to get an induction stove and a portable cooktop (can just plug in) seems like a good way to trial it out. Westinghouse gets good reviews from Choice. I was originally looking at a single hob but I feel like this will be simpler having just one thing to plug in.

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$170 looks to be a pretty good price compared with what's out there. Coupon code gives 15% off with eBay plus, compared to original price of $199.

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  • ChickenDinner123 on 18/01/2022 - 12:57
    +1

    I think IKEA single hob is $50.

    In case anyone is interested.

  • eug on 18/01/2022 - 13:13
    +2

    Might be worth noting that since it's powered with one plug, the left side can only do a max of 1400W and the right one 1000W.

    The $59 Ikea one can do 2000W. If your breaker will allow 17-20A you can run both at full power.

    • drillvoice on 18/01/2022 - 13:28

      I was wondering this - how much of a problem do you think this would be? I feel like it's likely to be enough for most applications, although I can see the appeal of 2000W!

      • eug on 18/01/2022 - 13:57
        +2

        It depends on what you're cooking I suppose. If you're doing pots of pasta you'd probably want all the power you can get! :)

        BTW I did a comparison test boiling water with an electric kettle, an induction cooker, and a gas stove. Turns out electric heating was cheaper than gas.

        • EchoNoob on 18/01/2022 - 14:21

          Is that $0.0273? I was always told electric was super expensive! 🤯

          • placard on 18/01/2022 - 14:23
            +2

            @EchoNoob: Gas is no longer cheap as it used to be.

            With induction stoves and reverse cycle heating, etc, there is little reason to have gas connected to the house. Save on the service fees, and especially so if you have solar panels on the roof.

            • drillvoice on 18/01/2022 - 17:19

              @placard: So true - the saving on the connection fees is massive.

          • eug on 18/01/2022 - 16:14

            @EchoNoob:

            Is that $0.0273?

            Yup!

            I was always told electric was super expensive!

            Yeah that's what I heard too, so I was a little surprised. I guess it's because the labour involved in refilling and delivering tanks of gas to homes pushes the cost up. It's much cheaper to use 9kg BBQ cylinders that you pick up yourself.

            • placard on 18/01/2022 - 17:31

              @eug: I know of people who had mains gas and want to disconnect, but still enjoy their gas stove, so they had a plumber change it over to LPG, then run the pipe to outside, and they use 9kg bottles for the stovetop. 9kg bottles just on the stove lasts ages too.

    • Obake on 18/01/2022 - 15:04

      Lower wattage might be an advantage. I've had the portable IKEA hob for years and anything under setting '5' (out of 9) is on/off. I would consider 5 medium to medium high. Would a 1000W get down to low to low medium without changing to on/off?

      2000W is great and all but I'm sure I could still boil spaghetti at 5. I would prefer to have a setting for simmer and have to wait a little longer for it to get to temp.

  • pg88 on 18/01/2022 - 13:44
    +2

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/333923754528

    Single for 81.90 if you're still considering

    • UFO on 18/01/2022 - 15:56
      +3

      Choice rates this model number 1 in their portable induction tests (Oct21).

      2nd place was actually the Ikea one for $59, and they were the only two tested that got the Choice Recommended/tick of approval.

      Getting your linked one for $81.90 delivered, considering its probably the best one to buy, is the best option imo. Thanks for linking.

      • drillvoice on 18/01/2022 - 16:05

        I'm now considering getting 2x the singles, but maybe worried that the higher wattage means more cycling on/off. On the other hand, singles could make it easier to do two things at once, I'm worried they may not fit alongside each other on a double one. Maybe order 2x1 singles as well and then return the one I like least? madness.

        • UFO on 18/01/2022 - 16:08
          +1

          Choice's review didn't clarify whether it cycles or not, but ease of use at both low and high temps scored very high (95% on each).
          I think also because you can apparently set the actual wattage or temperature level on the display is a good sign as well.
          The test for low heat setting score simmered a white sauce. I would imagine if it cycled on and off too aggressively it would have definitely burned the sauce?

          Anyway I've ordered one, as I want to use for camping and get rid of gas altogether.

    • Wolfy on 18/01/2022 - 21:51

      Brought one, then tested our pots with a magnet, since they are 18/10 stainless it's not going to work. :(

  • 0jay on 18/01/2022 - 14:03

    Do these have an inverter or do they cycle on/off when on low heat settings?

    • placard on 18/01/2022 - 14:24

      My query too. This induction stoves that cycle on/off full power are a pain to use. Very hard to simmer something.

      I wish there was a portable one that just maintained a lower heat setting rather than just doing full power for a second or two, then off, etc.

      Are there any?

      • 0jay on 18/01/2022 - 14:30
        +1

        Are there any?

        I’d like to know this too, it may be there are only low cost portables around and they all have this limitation. Having said that many people seem to be happy with them.

        • onlinewarrior40 on 18/01/2022 - 15:34

          I'd also love to hear people's thoughts… I have a portable one that cycles on/off and agree it's next to impossible to maintain just the right amount of heat to simmer things. Simple, consistent heat control is definitely something I miss from when I was just using a portable gas stove.

      • lagiace on 18/01/2022 - 15:51
        +3

        Yes Xiaomi induction cooker.

        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Xiaomi-Mijia-Mi-Induction-Cooker…

        • johnyBgood on 18/01/2022 - 17:29

          Been eyeing for this but can't find an English version that will shipped to Australia.

        • Al-Melbs on 18/01/2022 - 20:12
          +1

          Not really…i have the Xiaomi Mijia induction, it does 3 power level. 800, 1600 and 2100w.

          Between 0-49 its 800 watt 50-90 is 1600 watt.

          To control temperature it just cycles (on and off)…0-99 power control is marketing gimmick.

          Tested with wattmeter at home as well as with my Victron amp meter on 12V > 230v inverter setup for camp cooking.

          I am overall happy with Xiaomi induction…however still on lookout for a true portable induction with fine grain heat control for simmering.

          • lagiace on 18/01/2022 - 21:12
            +1

            @Al-Melbs: The newer Model: DCL002CM I bought definitely can tell the water bubbling between 1, 3, 5 and 40%. (Sorry I have no wattmeter to measure the power consumption). As the cooker has “Dual Control Mode Pulse-width Modulation–Pulse-density Modulation High-frequency Inverter” and not the ON/OFF type, it is excellent for simmering food at very low power.

  • Geekomatic on 18/01/2022 - 14:09

    I bought two singles from Kmart (cycle on/off). They're great. FYI

    • Danneo on 18/01/2022 - 15:21

      What do you cook on them?

      • kwchaz on 18/01/2022 - 18:36

        I do hot pot on my one.

    • kwchaz on 18/01/2022 - 18:36

      Sadly mine died just after a year of ownership (and there's none in stock near me), so I've gone and purchased the single stove Westinghouse. Hopefully this will last a bit longer. :/

  • Medrad on 18/01/2022 - 18:30

    Our ceramic stove top died and we're going to renovate. Got a single induction cook top, biggest pain is the tony heating area (approx 12cm) which leaves pots and Fridays way too cold around the edge and super hot in the middle…

    • ESEMCE on 19/01/2022 - 16:29
      +1

      which leaves pots and Fridays way too cold

      Nothing worse than a cold start to the weekend!

      • Medrad on 19/01/2022 - 16:58

        Damn right…. no matter how many times I try to heat up Fridays…..

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