Electric hob ratings

[richardindorset]

A friend of mine has an electric hob which, they tell me, is plugged into a 13A socket!

I didn't think that would be possible...

Anyway I had a look at a typical ceramic hob online and the specs seem to show 3x rings at 2.8kW and 1x rings at 2.4kW. Further down the specs list it says total current 13A and power is 3kW.

Seems a bit odd. Do modern hobs use 13A sockets and limit the rings so you can't switch all 4 on at the same time or is the spec sheet BS?

EDIT: Done a bit more googling and some induction hobs DO manage to work on a 13A socket and have 4 rings, so I guess they throttle the rings down depending on how many are on and heating.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Do modern hobs use 13A sockets and limit the rings so you can't switch all 4 on at the same time or is the spec sheet BS?

They limit the current however many are switched on.

 

[Murdochcat]

If it comes with a 13A plug fitted, then just plug it in.

 

[richardindorset]

They limit the current however many are switched on.

Yeah, had a look and found a few that work on a 13A socket, but I think they are all induction so they're only really running one ring at a time! Must take ages to cook a bit dinner!

 

[Murdochcat]

Yeah, had a look and found a few that work on a 13A socket, but I think they are all induction so they're only really running one ring at a time! Must take ages to cook a bit dinner!

They are surprisingly effective

 

[AndyPRK]

Induction are very good.

Just need compatable pans

 

[FrodoOne]

Must take ages to cook a bit dinner!

I don't know about you
but
I cook most of the vegetables in the microwave - in minutes.
Stove top used mainly for Frying or Boiling Pasta.