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KinAlberta
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# Posted: 26 May 2017 10:38
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Anyone try one of those cheap portable induction cooktops out at their cabin?

RiverCabin
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# Posted: 26 May 2017 14:04
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I have one and absolutely love it.

Keeping in form to the site, my cabin is small and my countertop space is limited. That being said I love the fact that I can pop my cooktop out of a cupboard or drawer and use it and then store it away. In addition, it boils water faster than any other stovetop I've seen. My wife and I are so impressed that when we remodel our kitchen at home, we are going with a full induction cooktop.

I would not recommend the cheap "As seen on TV" induction cooktops as I have heard they don't last. That being said, below is the cooktop I use and at $40 I wouldn't call it expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Nesco-PIC-14-Portable-Induction-1500-watt/dp/B007B64O0S/ref=sr _1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495821673&sr=8-1&keywords=nesco+induction

As a warning, if you have solar, you may want to avoid an induction cooktop. The difference in usage compared with a standard electric element is negligible. In other words, they are electric hogs.

ICC
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# Posted: 26 May 2017 14:25
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Induction is about 10% more efficient than a tradition electric cooktop and about twice as efficient as gas. Make sure your pots and pans are compatible for the induction cooktop.

rockies
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# Posted: 26 May 2017 20:21
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http://www.bestinductioncooktopguide.com/portable-induction-cooktop/

creeky
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# Posted: 26 May 2017 22:07
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I use one. Especially nice during the summer as it doesn't heat up the kitchen like gas.

As i'm on solar I only use the lower to mid settings to avoid tripping my inverter. 600 will get water to a boil quickly. Then I turn it down to simmer.

I used it with lead acid if the battery was charged and the sun was out. With lithium I can use it any time.

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