I'm looking for induction hob for my kitchen. But friends telling me that induction hob emits electro magnetic waves which is harmful to health. It is very efficient compare to gas or ceramic hob. But I am also worry a huge increase in my electricity bill later. Please share your view/comment here. Thanks.

This post has been edited by jj5: Nov 3 2010, 01:41 PM

if u did google a bit, u will noe that there is no research to proof that induction hobs are actually bad for health. The magnetic waves die off around a few cm so it wont b harmful to us when we are cooking. Many ceramic sellers will put a test pen and show that the light lid and it is harmful. That is the magnetic waves, when u turn it off, the wave will b gone nth harmful.

The best is still gas, google more n u will noe why.

This post has been edited by zheilwane: Jan 18 2011, 04:36 PM

Induction Hob require cookware with bottom which can couple the magnetic field. This itself is a magnetic shield
as most of the magnetic filed generated by induction hob will be constrained into the magnetic material of
the cookware. Magnetic field strength is even worse in servers room with large currents ...

Induction hob will use less electricity compared to ceramic hob as it is much more efficient ...
The most economical is still gas ...

This post has been edited by hebronep: Nov 3 2010, 04:31 PM

I will only consider the induction as a secondary/backup option in case 'gas habis!'

I do think induction is suitable for people who don't cook a lot or cook extremly simple things like maggi mee. It's easier to clean induction hob and occupy less space as it does not need gas.
However it still can't beat gas in term of price.

Nothing is perfect.

If u wan den u can consider to get a hybrid hob like Fotile HL7B, 1 gas burner and one induction zone. Simple things like maggi mee u use induction, no gas also can use induction. Asian cooking, stir fry or u wanna use a wok den can use the gas burner.



This post has been edited by zheilwane: Nov 10 2010, 08:26 PM

Is it true that ceramic hob uses radiation??? In this case what radiation is that? Coz I'm currently looking for a new hob (either ceramic or induction). Hope someone professional can give us more advice or evidence regarding these 2 type of hob.

For more info regarding induction hobs, u can have a read here.

http://theinductionsite.com/radiation.shtml

http://theinductionsite.com/how-induction-works.shtml

Thanks everyone for sharing with me. Please click below link for pros & cons of induction hob.

http://theinductionsite.com/proandcon.shtml

I am just wondering whether the electro magnetic waves emits from the induction will affect food during cooking process. Zheilwane also mentioned in earlier post "Many ceramic sellers will put a test pen and show that the light lid and it is harmful". Just imagine if I drink water which is boiled using induction, will it affect my health?

Below shows the difference of induction cooker & ceramic hob.
Radiation Survey Meter:






This post has been edited by jj5: Nov 4 2010, 01:58 PM


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i bliv u got those pic from vess delicooker website, i heard customers saying their hob is with anti radiation thing. If u ask vees, they will say their hobs are good and induction is bad. If u ask induction salesman they will say their hobs are good and ceramic is bad. SO the best thing is to google and read up yourself. Though i specialize in gas hobs, i google to get info on electric hobs and conclude tat induction is better as it is safer and save electricity bill. Did u notice that most restaurants will use induction instead of ceramic like those steamboat restaurants? If u ask me, ofcoz gas is better as eletrical stuff tend to spoil faster

I have been using induction cooker for over 3yrs. So far so good. If you are heavy cooker, gas is still cheaper.

But if talk about efficiency, induction is better. The usage cost is almost same. Provided the electricity cost won't go up.

Induction cook faster compare gas. And it save electricity too. Once you take out cookware, the power is off.

Those radiate heat cooker or ceramic or hot plate is electric sucker.

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Added on November 4, 2010, 8:45 pmActualy the radiation mean it use heating element to transfer the heat. Not nuclear lah.

But it not efficeincy and power sucker compare induction. I will go for induction anytime.

This post has been edited by ozak: Nov 4 2010, 08:45 PM

I copy the pictures from Forum Lowyat, topic created by vees delicooker's salesman.

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Added on November 4, 2010, 10:37 pmI cook during weekend. Ozak, may I know what brand you use & the power consumption (eg. 2600 watt for 2 burner)? Do you find electricity bill increase a lot if heavy cooking? People says taste of the food is different with induction, no "for hau". Is that true?

This post has been edited by jj5: Nov 4 2010, 10:37 PM

I m using eurouno, 1600w. Almost using everyday with average 1hr cooking. Even boil water using it. Cause it fast. The bill maybe about RM10+ increase. Not so sure. If base on the 1.6kw and usage of 1hr/day = 48kw/mth. That would cost about RM10.50/mth.

If your cookware base is too big, the heat transfer would be not even. Cause the hotspot is around 10cm diameter. If you know how to use it, not a problem. If it can heat up fast, how can it no "for hau". The heating level adjust is not same as gas cooker. Gas cooker is more easy to control. You got to train yourself.

I like the flat surface which is easy to clean after cooking. Besides, the cooking zone is not hot at all, don't have to worry my son will burn his little hand. At my existing house, I've to install a "gate" to stop him entering kitchen. That's why I consider induction now.

Do you buy pot which is almost same size with hotspot/cooking zone? I'm not aware if cookware base is too big, heat can't transfer evenly. Thanks for highlighting this. If use induction hob, I've to spend few hundred just to buy stainless steel pot. Those La Gourmet pot in Jusco also cost few hundred each

Think you have a "cool kitchen" environment as induction generate less heat compare to gas.

It's hard to do stir fry with an induction cooker isn't it? cos you need a wok. And you need special pans. And you can't be cooking like four dishes at once like you can with gas. And Rm10.50 a month can pay my credit card subs

nowadays young house owners prefer electric hobs as their are more trendy and easier to clean. They dont really cook much. For me, gas is always my first choice but if u wan me to choose electric hobs, i will go for Induction.

Yes.It is easy to clean and more tidy.

The cooking zone is hot. But cool much faster than gas type. You can wipe it instantly after cook while hot with wet cloth.

You can buy bigger pot. But smaller base toward down. Or maybe you can find the induction cooker where hotspot is bigger. If can, pan is better. Cause you can hold it while stir your cook. I use a magnet to test the cookware when shop for induction cookware. If it stick, than I buy it. Otherwise can"t use on induction. But nowaday, it is easy to find induction cookware.

Langkawi is cheaper if buying cookware. Half the price here.

I seldom fried or cook big dish. So much more easy to maintain kicthen.

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Added on November 5, 2010, 11:56 pmNot really. Just use a pan will do. Pan too have a wok type which base have a small flat surface. If you shop around, you can see all kind of pan. Nothing is special anymore. I have seen before where induction cooker have a curve base which dedicate for wok in 1U.

Induction do come with 1,2 or 3 hotspot which can cook together. But higher watt like 3kw.

I m not sure 1 gas tank can last how long if cook with my consumption. And the price too. Can you calculate out? I stop using gas to cook for over 8yrs already.

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Added on November 6, 2010, 12:04 amI choose electrical type to reduce the risk like fire, gas leak and didn't pay attension. Gas involve few level of safety switch and part before reach your cooking pan.

If you use to gas cooking, you will not like the induction cooking. Unless you are willing to learn and change. Just like microwave of cooking.

This post has been edited by ozak: Nov 6 2010, 12:04 AM

Electricity charges for induction hob 1600watt, assuming 1 hour cooking per day:

1600watt / 1000 x RM0.218 (electricity cost per unit) x 30 days
= RM0.3488 per hour x 30 days
= RM10.46 per month

My friend use gas to cook daily, 1 tong of gas can last for 1 & half months. Estimate cost RM27 for 1 gas tong (Shell gas). Can those who cook regularly share your view here.

Ozak, your induction has any breakdown problem for past 3 years? Need servicing or replace parts? Will the word printing on the glass faded, I mean can't see the word anymore after sometime. Mind to share with us? Thanks.

My one is cheap one. But the word didn't fade away at all. I need to replace till the third one only can last that long. The first one got problem after 2week. Replace the second but not last long too. All under warranty. So far 3yrs using no problem at all. Nothing to replace.

Remember not to switch off the main power after use. Let the fan cool down the inside part and when the fan is off, than only switch off the power.

The last I know about 1 gas tong cost RM14.50. That is 8yrs ago. Now so expensive liau.

One thing not good for induction, I can't reheat food by placing the plate on hotspot but ceramic hob can. So I have to look for oven as well. Any recommendation? Fotile oven seems good. Nowadays steam oven is also available in the market. Too many choices.