I'm probably a little different to the norm here.
We currently have a gas hob that is about ready to be replaced - it is 17 years old, still functions but is looking worn and the plastic screw covers have gone brittle and broken. We are changing the worktops hence the timing to replace.
I'm considering an induction hob instead. The main reason for this might sound daft but is ease of cleaning. No little gaps to get food in etc. Quick wipe and it is done. I think it will look more modern too.
I realise that 13A hob will always be a bit of a compromise and they can't ask be in full power together etc. Our normal use case is 1 or 2 at once, 3 is very rare and I don't we've ever used all 4. So most of the time I'm sure it works be fine.
To complicate things a little, we have solar and house batteries, cost of running is a factor. Without any solar the house can draw 3.7kW from the battery, with solar it can draw up to 5kW. We have a double oven (only ever use one at once - top one only ever for grill) that is sometimes used alongside the hob, or we have an air fryer that is used at the same time as the hob.
If it can run using the battery power, then after losses for gas are taking into account, we will be cheaper than running on gas. If it goes beyond what the battery can supply (possible with oven and 2 rings on) then the additional will cost more at peak rate, but it shouldn't be much.
So any thoughts on Gas vs Induction in this case?
Oh, we need a new set of pans too, so either way we will need to purchase pans.
We currently have a gas hob that is about ready to be replaced - it is 17 years old, still functions but is looking worn and the plastic screw covers have gone brittle and broken. We are changing the worktops hence the timing to replace.
I'm considering an induction hob instead. The main reason for this might sound daft but is ease of cleaning. No little gaps to get food in etc. Quick wipe and it is done. I think it will look more modern too.
I realise that 13A hob will always be a bit of a compromise and they can't ask be in full power together etc. Our normal use case is 1 or 2 at once, 3 is very rare and I don't we've ever used all 4. So most of the time I'm sure it works be fine.
To complicate things a little, we have solar and house batteries, cost of running is a factor. Without any solar the house can draw 3.7kW from the battery, with solar it can draw up to 5kW. We have a double oven (only ever use one at once - top one only ever for grill) that is sometimes used alongside the hob, or we have an air fryer that is used at the same time as the hob.
If it can run using the battery power, then after losses for gas are taking into account, we will be cheaper than running on gas. If it goes beyond what the battery can supply (possible with oven and 2 rings on) then the additional will cost more at peak rate, but it shouldn't be much.
So any thoughts on Gas vs Induction in this case?
Oh, we need a new set of pans too, so either way we will need to purchase pans.
