Induction hobs

Modern stainless pans are usually made with a sandwich base which makes them great for induction hobs kjmpde. Tilting a pan isn't a problem but they do switch off if you move the pan right off the 'ring' - useful really!

I wouldn't have anything else as induction is so controllable and efficient.

I understand that you need to try your saucepans with a magnet to see if suitable as that is how induction hobs work, . I was also told that the problem is that if you tilt your pan ( for those that baste a fried egg etc), the hob could go out. for some induction hobs are great for others they are annoying. I am reluctant to change as I have a set of pans (which are not suitable for an induction hob) that I could not use. I don't understand the comments that stainless steel pans are suitable as they are not generally magnetic. Are people getting confused about ceramic hobs ?

Mine is totally wonderful. Copes with my old cast iron pans as well as the new ones that I bought.

I never had a gas hob. I moved from a house with an Aga to a house with an induction hob. When the hob broke, I replaced it with another. I wouldn't use anything else now.
I didn't need any new pans as all mine were stainless steel.

We put one in when we did the kitchen in our previous home -it was brilliant. Safe too as the panel doesn’t get red hot, the only heat is from the pan itself. We have since moved and I’m sadly back to a gas hob. When we do the kitchen here (it badly needs it), I’ll definitely be having an induction hob.

I've always had a gas hob, but, having got the hang of the induction hobs in both DS's kitchens, I'd love to have one myself - an excuse for some new pans too.

Our current house had an induction hob when we moved in. It’s brilliant, I’d never have anything else now. So easy to clean and the heat control is very specific. With ours you can use a timer on each heat area, so no more boiling over . If your cooking something that might spit you can surround the area with kitchen paper.
I was buying new pans anyway, but the Le Cruset and stainless ones work.

I’m interested too, however it does mean a whole new set of pans.
I had a lovely new kitchen fitted several years ago and never was happy with the hob. Keep toying with induction as it’s supposed to Be as easy as gas but much cleaner lines.

When I moved, the house already had an induction hob. My biggest problem was getting stainless steel pots and pans and that they were absolutely flat.
It’s ok, excellent for simmering, easy to clean...