• Atelopus-zeteki@kbin.run
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        7 months ago

        I saw this from Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/cooktops/induction-vs-electric-cooktop-which-should-you-buy-a5820670446/

        "…Because the heating process for induction is both faster and more precise, you end up saving on your energy bill. It won’t be a major difference, but given that an induction cooktop is about 5 to 10 percent more efficient than an electric smoothtop, it’s still a better choice for the planet. "

        That’s not a huge savings, which might be a consideration given the cost of induction cooktops versus electric resistance stoves.

        I have tried two different induction hobs, and find them to be well powered and convenient to use. I’m still in the process of deciding on which one to replace my gas stove/oven. It’s a chunk 'o change, so I want to be smart about spending it.

        Here’s another comparison from CR: https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/ranges/pros-and-cons-of-induction-cooktops-and-ranges-a5854942923/

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        Are people just not aware that most natural gas appliances can be run with propane and not just the natural gas that utilities might provide? Usually just requires adjustment of the flow-rates on the appliance and fuel supply line. I forget which is which, but natural gas and propane run at two slightly different pressures, so if you don’t adjust for that during the changeover, it won’t burn as efficiently.

        I mention this more as a “what would I do if I was told I had to sign up for the natural gas utility”. Of course, this doesn’t take into account that if you have natural gas coming to the house, you probably use that as your primary heatsource as well. So that’s a consideration. In terms of kitchen appliances though, the info might be useful to someone.

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            Higher price per unit, but propane burns 2-2.5x more efficiently. So what might be more beneficial to one person or another most likely depends on other factors, such as region and availability.

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              Almost nobody ends up using propane when they’ve got piped gas available. Which says that it’s not a great choice.

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                Or it just confirms developers being in cahoots, and consumers being unaware that they have choices, even when it doesn’t seem like it. Hopefully you’re not interpreting this as me trying to argue with you, as my intention is more of a “hey, by the way here’s something” rather than an attempt to convince anyone of anything.

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      The peak might be higher for induction.

      Not in the US, so electrical grid is different but induction on boost can use much more wattage for short periods, triggering the breaker. In my case the circuit was 16A if I remember correctly while a powerful induction should be on 25A.