Induction v ceramic?

[Corporalsparrow]

Apologies...this could well turn out to be world's most boring thread.

However, it's new kitchen time and induction v ceramic is a burning question...(see what I did there?)

We really don't want to replace all our pans, we have a fair few, unless induction really is a vast improvement. There are clearly some evangelists around, but I don't trust anyone who gets steamed up about hobs...(another one!). So has anyone on here changed from ceramic to induction? Was it worth it? What have your experiences been? Are they really all they're cracked up to be?

Many thanks...

[Dave+63]

Induction every day of the week; once you’ve used it, you’ll never go back.

It has the instant control of gas with the cleanliness of ceramic.

Most pans these days are suitable for use with ceramic too, you’ll probably find that most, if not all of your pans will work on an induction hob.

[adrianw]

Induction without a doubt, Bora if the budget runs to it

Oh, and changed from ceramic to induction 20 years ago.

[Kingstepper]

Is magnetisation of watches a problem in normal use?

[uktotty]

Induction for sure, but you'll probably find that NONE of your pans will work and will need to be replaced.
Also be very aware of the size of the base of the pan my big ones heat up in seconds, my small ones would be quicker on a log fire.

[TKH]

We are 4 years into ownership of a Rangemaster Pro “Induction”….i have to say having done gas , halogen , electric etc etc….it is for us head and shoulders above….

Agree with others pan choice is key to getting best out of it..

But the ability to regulate heat so quickly is fabulous once you get used to it….

[Mj2k]

Induction for sure, but you'll probably find that NONE of your pans will work and will need to be replaced.
Also be very aware of the size of the base of the pan my big ones heat up in seconds, my small ones would be quicker on a log fire.

We are moving to induction when the kitchen is done. Anything modern pan wise seems fine, my pans from 20yrs ago don’t work, which is great as due an upgrade.

Slightly miffed i need a new consumer unit to allow the amps required as ours is ancient and full.

[Eamon]

Agree with all the above.
Your pots and pans will need to be:
Ferro-magnetic, check with a small magnet.
Have a flat bottom, though I think you can get special models for woks


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[wileeeeeey]

Had induction at the last place and a rangemaster here. When the rangemaster dies or the kitchen is done it'll be back to induction.

[guinea]

My mate has an induction hob, him and his wife have tried loads of different pans but the thing seems to have no oomph.

Even making pancakes is a hassle. Everything comes off it boiled, rather than fried. He called a guy out who says it's working as intended. It's just pants.

It is better than ceramic though.

I'll be on gas for as long as I can.

[andyjay]

My mate has an induction hob, him and his wife have tried loads of different pans but the thing seems to have no oomph.

Even making pancakes is a hassle. Everything comes off it boiled, rather than fried. He called a guy out who says it's working as intended. It's just pants.

It is better than ceramic though.

I'll be on gas for as long as I can.

This doesn’t sound right at all, our induction is immense, it is faster than our outgoing gas hob to boil a pan of water and so simple to clean! To me it’s a no-brainier…

[craig1912]

My mate has an induction hob, him and his wife have tried loads of different pans but the thing seems to have no oomph.

Even making pancakes is a hassle. Everything comes off it boiled, rather than fried. He called a guy out who says it's working as intended. It's just pants.

It is better than ceramic though.

I'll be on gas for as long as I can.

Something wrong with it then. We’ve always had gas but moved house which has a Miele Induction hob and it’s vicious on the top setting. Our previous Neff gas hob could never simmer low enough, the induction can and is just as instantly controllable

[g40steve]

My mate has an induction hob, him and his wife have tried loads of different pans but the thing seems to have no oomph.

Even making pancakes is a hassle. Everything comes off it boiled, rather than fried. He called a guy out who says it's working as intended. It's just pants.

It is better than ceramic though.

I'll be on gas for as long as I can.

Has he got a 10mm feed with correct circuit breaker?
We have a 110 rangemaster I think it can draw 50a + on full load.
Ours can boil a large pan of water quicker than the 3kw kettle.

[adrianw]

Has he got a 10mm feed with correct circuit breaker?
We have a 110 rangemaster I think it can draw 50a + on full load.
Ours can boil a large pan of water quicker than the 3kw kettle.

50 amps, I think you may have misread that, 12000 watts

[g40steve]

50 amps, I think you may have misread that, 12000 watts

12000 watts or 12kw divided by 230 = 52 amps.

Ours is good distance from consumer unit, the length of cable needs to be taken into consideration.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
Total Connected Load (kW) 16.1
Fuse Rating (A) 45

Christmas Day when everything is in use I don’t want to be in the garage putting the trip back

[Strchr03]

Another vote for induction. Another point is it is really safe for children. Cools down much quicker than ceramic and won’t do anything if a child turns it on with no pan on it!

It boils water as quickly or quicker than a kettle but can also be turned down very very low. Would not go back to anything else.


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[Corporalsparrow]

Blimey...what are we up to? 10-1 for induction? I'd call that a comprehensive win. Many thanks everyone.

[Maysie]

Get an induction, but make sure you get a higher rated one, ie one which needs its own hard-wired dedicated wired supply, NOT one which can run off a 13 amp plug.

Often the ones which can run off 13 amp plugs can suffer with the lack of grunt as guinea describes in his post. The problem is usually worse when using several rings at once, as they are not quite up the job with such a small power supply.

HTH

[Rod]

Yep, induction, quick, clean, and energy saving. Best hob I've had. I bought the Siemens.

[JonRA]

We bought a house with an induction hob. Love it - instant response to inputs and easy to keep clean. All our pots and pans work with it (they are mostly quite new and inexpensive, but were bought for a gas hob)

[Dave+63]

Get an induction, but make sure you get a higher rated one, ie one which needs its own hard-wired dedicated wired supply, NOT one which can run off a 13 amp plug.

Often the ones which can run off 13 amp plugs can suffer with the lack of grunt as guinea describes in his post. The problem is usually worse when using several rings at once, as they are not quite up the job with such a small power supply.

HTH

Any electric hob should run off a 40amp supply whilst ovens can run off 13amp.

[Maysie]

Any electric hob should run off a 40amp supply whilst ovens can run off 13amp.

Comes with its own plug, rated at 13 amp. Hence my post.

https://www.johnlewis.com/neff-t36fb...black/p3167459

[Nigel306]

We swapped from ceramic to induction 3 years ago, superb, no more turning the heat down and it carries on boiling. Induction works just like gas for instant control.
We had Prestige stainless pots and pans for 20 odd years and they were still perfect condition but just wouldn't work with induction unfortunately.

[TheFlyingBanana]

We have an induction Aga - it has its own uprated power supply and can take a pan of cold water to boiling in less than sixty seconds.

It’s an amazing piece of kit as cookers go.

It’s also very easy to keep clean and superior in every way to gas or any other oven and hob type.

[Gee252]

We have a Bosch 900 induction hob which was swapped from gas.
Best move we ever did.
Safe and very controllable.
As stated best with a decent high powered one on its own feed.
We have even bought a portable 2 ring one for Static van instead of the gas hob.

[mrsammyp]

Induction all day long!


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[j0hnbarker]

Another vote for induction.

Our current and previous property had one fitted, both with separate supplies.

The Siemens hob we have at the moment is Oooomph-tastic. More grunt than our old gas wok burner on full pelt!

[Hood]

Got Siemens Induction and work great with most pans .
I have had the glass crack before and replaced that myself and I think it was about £300 for the new glass.
After the hassle of cleaning gas hobs for years it's so easy with induction.

[eoghan101]

Another vote for induction. Definitely the best choice. Have had a Neff 8n my previous place and Bosch in my current house. I think the Neff may have been quicker to boil but the Bosch has Flexi zones which makes it dead handy for using large le creuseut pots.

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[bomberman]

Induction all the way having used gas and ceramic, especially if you have boost mode.

Be aware that if you have a pacemaker fitted, you could experience problems unless you keep a safe distance away from the hob.

People who don’t know, try the paper trick with a pan of boiling water.

B

[TheFlyingBanana]

People who don’t know, try the paper trick with a pan of boiling water.

B

Might need you to explain that!

[bomberman]

Might need you to explain that!

Place a piece of plain paper under a pan and place a pan on top of the paper and fill the pan with around 5mm of water and heat. As soon as the pan starts to boil the water remove the pan and paper and you will see it’s unmarked.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mHQ7ITLRr8

B

[Rod]

I do the ice cube trick where you partially boil the pan of water not fully covering the cooking area and put an ice cube on the uncovered part.... amazes people.

[gerrudd]

I currently have induction. Far better than ceramic but I prefer gas. Induction is certainly convenient and easy to clean but you can’t beat the simplicity and control of gas. To get gas piped to my kitchen is more work than I’m willing to do currently, so I’m sticking with induction.

[Kingstepper]

Admittedly not as slick as induction but a modern glass-topped gas hob isn’t a great chore to keep clean.

[Craizeehair]

Induction all the way. I never thought I would ever change from a gas hob, I have fitted, repaired and serviced hundreds over the years and was a complete gas hob advocate.

We had a new kitchen fitted a few years ago and I allowed myself to be persuaded to change to a NEFF induction hob.

It’s amazing, I’m a complete convert and would not go back.