Let's start the analysis with the principle of equipment operation:
- Electric works on the basis of an electric current passing through a resistor that generates heat. Further, thermal energy is distributed to the heating elements.
- Induction works differently: under each burner there is a generator that generates Foucault currents. In this case, the conductor is not the heating elements (coil or surface), but the dishes themselves.
Accordingly, the principle of operation of the electric panel is more convenient than that of the induction cooker in the sense that it is not necessary to choose special cookware.
Which hob is more convenient?
Speaking about the convenience of operating electrical equipment, you will have to be patient. Unfortunately, the heating elements transfer heat to the dishes long enough. To heat, for example, a frying pan with even the best electrical panels It takes about 7 minutes. The water in the pan boils 15-20 minutes after switching on. Adjusting the temperature of heated containers is also not easy.
In this regard, an induction hob is better than an electric one, because it heats instantly, since the heat source is directly the cookware. You do not need to worry about the uneven distribution of thermal energy. Even without using a lid, using such a stove it will be possible to bring water to a boil in just 8-9 minutes. In addition to high efficiency, the induction cooker attracts with efficiency because all the energy is used for its intended purpose. In addition, such devices turn off automatically - just remove the dishes from the burner.
Which stove is safer?
Based on the principle of competitors, you already realized that the electric is only effective when the heating elements have a high temperature. Because of this, they are less secure.
- firstly, it is not difficult to get a burn, since the stove has a high temperature;
- secondly, in the cooling process, the residual heat passes into the surrounding atmosphere;
- thirdly, on the surface of the heating elements, any liquid instantly turns into caustic smoke, which is accompanied by the release of unpleasant odors and pollution.
In terms of safety, an induction hob is better than an electric one, because it does not emit heat into the atmosphere, and the stove does not heat at all. Accordingly, there are no spots, the air does not overheat, there is no risk of getting burns.
What to choose: induction or electric?
Thus, 4-1 in favor of the induction hob, taking into account the efficiency, ease of use and safety. At the same time, understanding what is best to choose for the home, you must add:
- Induction cost about the same as electrical analogues;
- Induction equipment is more noisy;
- Electric stoves are difficult to use in the summer without air conditioning, as the room will be very hot;
- Induction interact only with certain dishes.
Summing up, it is obvious that induction surfaces are more modern and better than electric if there is an opportunity to update all the dishes, and in this case there are more advantages than disadvantages.
