Still in the searching phase but curiosity came crawling into my head.
Looking recently at two shows along with looking at a few RV Dealers and of course, the internet, I notice that an Induction Cooktop is not an option. While I wouldn't mind the gas cooktop, I like the idea of the induction for safety reasons (one less point where gas goes).
Has anyone ever thought of putting one of these in their units? I understand that they draw a lot of power but curiosity just got to me.
Thanks in advance.
Luvglass said
07:03 AM Mar 26, 2010
Not positive, but I believe they require 220 volts service.
Gary said
07:59 PM Mar 28, 2010
Thanks Fred.
Didn't think about that. That's why I'm doing homework!
Roz said
05:13 AM Mar 29, 2010
Gary,
Like you I like the idea of less gas and also less heat in the summer inside our coach. For Christmas, Ethel gave me an induction burner similar to a hot plate. I use it every day! I love it. No heat, no flame and fast! It is quite similar to a microwave oven, but is a surface burner. We carry it on the coach and use it in the house.
Fred, it operates on 110 AC, and while it is possible a stove top might require 220. I would imagine it, too, would use 110, but require more amperage with the multiplicity of heating elements.
Thanks Charles.
I was kind of hoping to do away with the gas burners completely but this may not work. I've looked at the portable units and that was always a consideration.
The "Homework" continues!
Cindy T said
07:52 AM Mar 29, 2010
I don't think this is exact answer to your question, but thought I'd throw this in. I purchased a 2 burner electric hotplate because I don't always want to mess around with the gas either. I love this hotplate. It has a larger size burner on 1 side & a smaller plate on the other. It heats up really quickly. I close the cover on my gas cooktop & set the hotplate there. It works great. I bought it at Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Dual-Burner-Hot-Plate/12442588
Cindy T
Gary said
10:56 AM Mar 29, 2010
Thanks Cindy. That's always an option.
My goal was to get rid of the gas burner for a cleaner look in the kitchen but that doesn't look like it's possible. The units I've looked at so far all looked nice but that little gas cooktop just takes away from the look, to me anyhow.
Will keep doing the research though.
Still in the searching phase but curiosity came crawling into my head.
Looking recently at two shows along with looking at a few RV Dealers and of course, the internet, I notice that an Induction Cooktop is not an option. While I wouldn't mind the gas cooktop, I like the idea of the induction for safety reasons (one less point where gas goes).
Has anyone ever thought of putting one of these in their units? I understand that they draw a lot of power but curiosity just got to me.
Thanks in advance.
Didn't think about that. That's why I'm doing homework!
Gary,
Like you I like the idea of less gas and also less heat in the summer inside our coach. For Christmas, Ethel gave me an induction burner similar to a hot plate. I use it every day! I love it. No heat, no flame and fast! It is quite similar to a microwave oven, but is a surface burner. We carry it on the coach and use it in the house.
Fred, it operates on 110 AC, and while it is possible a stove top might require 220. I would imagine it, too, would use 110, but require more amperage with the multiplicity of heating elements.
The unit is built bysold by Athena Brands, and there are some listed on Amazon. The website for the MAX Burton is www.athenabrands.com/prepardness/inductioncooktop.html.
We love ours and the way it performs.
Charles
http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Dual-Burner-Hot-Plate/12442588
Cindy T