Portable Electric Single or Double Hot Plates - Normal or Induction?
Duh said
09:27 PM Mar 16, 2013
In regards to using portable electric hotplates, which is best, the normal type hotplate or the induction one?
You pay a lot more for the induction one but is it worth it?
PS: I also have a gas cannister stove for use when not on power, but am not comparing with that.
jetj said
10:51 PM Mar 16, 2013
I have a cheap induction portable stove which would be great for my van if on power. Ebay
brickies said
12:47 AM Mar 17, 2013
I have a portable induction cooktop , It is great for slow cooking has well has high heat , You can get the heat level down to such a low heat without any fear of the food catching and burning would not be without it must have induction cookware to test if yiour cookware will work on induction you use a little magnet sing which stick on your fridge, if it stick to your fry pan on pot it will work on induction cook top
Duh said
01:04 AM Mar 17, 2013
Thanks for the feedback Janette and Brickies, and the tip on testing the pots and pans for compatibility!
Duh said
01:58 AM Mar 17, 2013
Sheba wrote:
Thanks for that Chris. Now I know mine is a normal one.
Cheers,
Sheba.
There are a few here to look at too Sheba, both types.....
-- Edited by Duh on Sunday 17th of March 2013 02:01:08 AM
jetj said
03:49 AM Mar 17, 2013
Mine is a cooktop rather than a stove but quite portable and cost me less than $50. Even cheaper now around the online Ebay and other traders. The fan is quite loud and I don't use it a lot so can't know about longetivity. My normal SS pots seem to work on it.
I still love the portable cartridge stove particularly when no power.
blaze said
04:27 AM Mar 17, 2013
Duh wrote:
Thanks for the feedback Janette and Brickies, and the tip on testing the pots and pans for compatibility!
need to have a magnetic base, test with fridge magnet, some stainless is magnetic
cheers
blaze
Duh said
04:32 AM Mar 17, 2013
Thanks blaze, that was mentioned by brickies too.
jetj, I think I did read somewhere that the portable gas stoves heat better than the electric and a lot faster, thanks.
brickies said
06:04 AM Mar 17, 2013
Vic I have a gas cooker has well the flame is a problem in the breeze and can take the heat away from the pan
barina said
06:05 AM Mar 17, 2013
jetj wrote:
I have a cheap induction portable stove which would be great for my van if on power. Ebay
I have one at home I bought for about $60 have used it continually for almost 2 years and just love it, quick clean. You do need the special pots and pans but they are becoming easily available I have non stick from Coles Wiltshire brand.
Sheba said
06:10 AM Mar 17, 2013
What is the difference between Normal and Induction please ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
vk6tnc said
06:19 AM Mar 17, 2013
Sheba wrote:
What is the difference between Normal and Induction please ?
An induction hotplate magnetically induces heat into the cooking pan or pot. They are more efficient than the normal hotplate or element and the stove is cool to touch if there is no pot on it. You must use pots and pans that are steel, magnetic though...
Thanks for that Chris. Now I know mine is a normal one.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Cruising Cruze said
07:11 AM Mar 17, 2013
Hi Duh
Gas camping stove maybe less than 50 dollars the rest left over for refilling small gas bottle would last you an very very long time far more economical
regards John
Duh said
09:02 AM Mar 17, 2013
Cruising Cruze wrote:
Hi Duh
Gas camping stove maybe less than 50 dollars the rest left over for refilling small gas bottle would last you an very very long time far more economical
regards John
Thanks John, worth noting...have taken it onboard
beiffe said
03:51 PM Mar 17, 2013
I use an induction stove in my bus.
One of the best appliances I have as it cooks stuff so quick and you can select the heat level you want. The only problem some will have is it starts at 1800w and it then has to be turned back so many will not have the inverter or the battery power to run one.
Would run of a 2kva generator though.
The little Bunnings gas stove are a great backup and the cost of the gas is very cheap. Get two if you want two burners or buy the Aldi one which has a double burner.
Regards Brian
Duh said
04:37 PM Mar 17, 2013
Thanks Brian, I already have a one burner gas stove, just have to decide on the electric one.
In regards to using portable electric hotplates, which is best, the normal type hotplate or the induction one?
You pay a lot more for the induction one but is it worth it?
PS: I also have a gas cannister stove for use when not on power, but am not comparing with that.
Thanks for the feedback Janette and Brickies, and the tip on testing the pots and pans for compatibility!
There are a few here to look at too Sheba, both types.....
http://www.productreview.com.au/c/portable-cooktops.html
and;
http://www.shopbot.com.au/hot-plate/price/australia/504489
-- Edited by Duh on Sunday 17th of March 2013 02:01:08 AM
Mine is a cooktop rather than a stove but quite portable and cost me less than $50. Even cheaper now around the online Ebay and other traders. The fan is quite loud and I don't use it a lot so can't know about longetivity. My normal SS pots seem to work on it.
I still love the portable cartridge stove particularly when no power.
need to have a magnetic base, test with fridge magnet, some stainless is magnetic
cheers
blaze
Thanks blaze, that was mentioned by brickies too.
jetj, I think I did read somewhere that the portable gas stoves heat better than the electric and a lot faster, thanks.
I have one at home I bought for about $60 have used it continually for almost 2 years and just love it, quick clean. You do need the special pots and pans but they are becoming easily available I have non stick from Coles Wiltshire brand.
What is the difference between Normal and Induction please ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
An induction hotplate magnetically induces heat into the cooking pan or pot. They are more efficient than the normal hotplate or element and the stove is cool to touch if there is no pot on it. You must use pots and pans that are steel, magnetic though...
Thanks for that Chris. Now I know mine is a normal one.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Gas camping stove maybe less than 50 dollars the rest left over for refilling small gas bottle
would last you an very very long time
far more economical
regards John
Thanks John, worth noting...have taken it onboard
One of the best appliances I have as it cooks stuff so quick and you can select the heat level you want. The only problem some will have is it starts at 1800w and it then has to be turned back so many will not have the inverter or the battery power to run one.
Would run of a 2kva generator though.
The little Bunnings gas stove are a great backup and the cost of the gas is very cheap. Get two if you want two burners or buy the Aldi one which has a double burner.
Regards
Brian
Thanks Brian, I already have a one burner gas stove, just have to decide on the electric one.