Live Stoner Chat Live Stoner Chat - Oct-Dec '25

[WildBill]

Warming up the unit right now with a nice little New York strip waiting.

 

[Mike20132]

Anyone have any experience with induction cooktops? I think I want one, but not sure if I want to sacrifice the counter space.

 

[Frankthetank]

Anyone have any experience with induction cooktops? I think I want one, but not sure if I want to sacrifice the counter space.

Yes, what do you want to know? Not all pans work on them by the way…

 

[Mike20132]

Yes, what do you want to know? Not all pans work on them by the way…

The wattage rating is a bit higher than 1,500. I was under the impression that you really do not want to draw more than that from a 120v source with a 15 amp breaker (Not sure where I heard that, but its been drilled into my head for some time now).

120v x 15 amps is 1,800 watts, so that is the mathematical limit assuming you really are getting 120 at the outlet - AND nothing else is loading the circuit. But when you factor in the "80% rule," the limit is a little less than 1,500.

Bottom line: I don't want to trip the breaker when making food with an appliance that will burn 1,800 watts at max setting. Also, that combo microwave/convection oven says it will draw 1,600. Obviously wont run them both on the same circuit concurrently, but even by themselves they sound like they would trip the breaker.

 

[Frankthetank]

The wattage rating is a bit higher than 1,500. I was under the impression that you really do not want to draw more than that from a 120v source with a 15 amp breaker (Not sure where I heard that, but its been drilled into my head for some time now).

120v x 15 amps is 1,800 watts, so that is the mathematical limit assuming you really are getting 120 at the outlet - AND nothing else is loading the circuit. But when you factor in the "80% rule," the limit is a little less than 1,500.

Bottom line: I don't want to trip the breaker when making food with an appliance that will burn 1,800 watts at max setting. Also, that combo microwave/convection oven says it will draw 1,600. Obviously wont run them both on the same circuit concurrently, but even by themselves they sound like they would trip the breaker.

You need to talk to an electrician then, not a cook. I’m a plug it in and make sure the insurance premiums are paid kinda guy

 

[Mike20132]

You need to talk to an electrician then, not a cook. I’m a plug it in and make sure the insurance premiums are paid kinda guy

Ok, fair enough

 

[Waira]

I'm voting @Waira for the kilt on the far right..........

- auch! All the bet-tah fer some lassie ta jingle mah haireh coyne-purse....

 

[Lil Dab]

 

[Frankthetank]

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[Drownomatic]

Anyone have any experience with induction cooktops? I think I want one, but not sure if I want to sacrifice the counter space.

What kind of Dynavap are you trying to heat?