Gas or Electric Hob ?

finix

We are getting a new kitchen soon and had an electric cooker, This time we are getting a built in Electric single oven but I want a gas hob as I think its more controllable. We have gas heating anyway so Its not a big deal. What you think ?

the beer revolu

finix wrote: »

We are getting a new kitchen soon and had an electric cooker, This time we are getting a built in Electric single oven but I want a gas hob as I think its more controllable. We have gas heating anyway so Its not a big deal. What you think ?

Gas all the way. 100%

Faith

Gas hob, electric oven. The perfect combination.

finix

Gas it is ! Thanks !

dee_mc

You could consider induction, we went from gas to induction hob this time last year (not with my blessing!) and I love it, just as responsive as gas and much easier to keep clean. Looks extremely sleek too.

oscarBravo

I hear good things about induction hobs, but you need to be picky about your cookware as not everything will work on it. Given a choice between gas and any other type of electric, it has to be gas - no contest.

the beer revolu

If I couldn't have gas I'd go for induction too - very fast and controllable but as said not all pots work on them. I wonder if they are expensive to run too?
I imagine they are pricey to fix (and they do break down) and they are pricey to buy. So, really the only advantages of induction over gas is that they are easier to clean and safer from the point of view of fire and burn hazards and gas leaks.
Having used both, I'd take gas any day - I hate the fiddly controls on the induction hobs.

Alun

From what I can gather they're more energy efficient than both gas and conventional electric, partly because they only heat the part of the pan that is in contact with the 'ring', so no wastage around the sides.

the beer revolu

Alun wrote: »

From what I can gather they're more energy efficient than both gas and conventional electric, partly because they only heat the part of the pan that is in contact with the 'ring', so no wastage around the sides.

Makes sense alright.

rubadub

There is wastage around sides, but also a thick ceramic electric hob needs a lot of energy to get it hot, and afterwards it has retained this heat.

You might have to be careful of some recipes where they say things like "turn off the hob and leave it, as the residual heat will cook it for a long time after". If you have very thin pots and using induction the heat is off instantly, similar to gas.

You can get stand alone small induction hot plates cheap enough.

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=60-45-IH21084&brands=TEFAL

these might be handy at christmas if you run out of rings. It also allows you bring it into another room to keep things warm.

Kat1170

Gas hob and electric oven.

If the power goes you can still use your hob and if your gas runs out* you can still use your oven. Best of both worlds.


*If using bottled gas.