We’ve had an induction cooktop/stove in our sticks & bricks home for years. We love it. Boils a large pot of water in 90 seconds or less, temperature control is almost instantaneous and for the most part the cook top stays cool. You do need to use induction cookware, pots and skillets mostly. Aluminum cookware won’t work. But, that’s it. Wish our motor home had an induction cook top, but such is life.
Mike, I really look forward to reading your test results in coming posts. We have been using a portable induction plate whenever connected to shore power, mainly because it reduces the amount of extra heat and humidity produced in the RV and also because using campground electricity included with the CG rate is less expensive than additionally bought propane. As a person who who have ALWAYS preferred cooking on gas but now also have an induction top at home as well as a commercial gas range. It is great for some low and slow cooking, It will be interesting to see the energy use comparisons, especially for when not on shore or boondocking.
I bought an induction cooktop for my previous RV. I dont remember the brand but it drew 2.5 amps at 120V when it was OFF! I had to add a switch to the outlet to avoid high battery drain when on Inverter.
We’ve had an induction cooktop/stove in our sticks & bricks home for years. We love it. Boils a large pot of water in 90 seconds or less, temperature control is almost instantaneous and for the most part the cook top stays cool. You do need to use induction cookware, pots and skillets mostly. Aluminum cookware won’t work. But, that’s it. Wish our motor home had an induction cook top, but such is life.
Mike, I really look forward to reading your test results in coming posts. We have been using a portable induction plate whenever connected to shore power, mainly because it reduces the amount of extra heat and humidity produced in the RV and also because using campground electricity included with the CG rate is less expensive than additionally bought propane. As a person who who have ALWAYS preferred cooking on gas but now also have an induction top at home as well as a commercial gas range. It is great for some low and slow cooking, It will be interesting to see the energy use comparisons, especially for when not on shore or boondocking.
I bought an induction cooktop for my previous RV. I dont remember the brand but it drew 2.5 amps at 120V when it was OFF! I had to add a switch to the outlet to avoid high battery drain when on Inverter.
I’ll make sure to test for parasitic drainage.