Energy Efficient Cooking

[ionized]

Cookware for induction hobs is not really so special. 18/10 stainless works and so does enameled iron. It is a great way to cook.

Goog site:

https://www.theinductionsite.com

[Sunking]

Induction is the most efficient of the electric stove top types but as point out you must use ferrous metal (magnetic) cookware as aluminum, copper, and glass will not work.

[Mike90250]

I've not got a microwave yet, but am using an "Induction hotplate" and a electric kettle.

Induction plates are even more efficient than microwaves, and electric kettle even more efficient.

Induction needs special pans with IRON in them to become magnetic. The field heats the iron and the iron heats the pan with your food.

Link to photo album with cookware shots:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2046878&id=1196643274&l=5f0faaf572

[russ]

Any solar PV electric system needs to be based on minimizing consumption - those extra watts are expensive ones!

EPRI (electric power research institute) made a small comparison between a microwave, toaster oven and conventional oven for a few few types centered around the holidays.

The microwave appears to be the lowest consumer in all groups.

Please see http://my.epri.com/portal/server.pt/...da_752030.html

Russ