OT: Portable induction cooktops

loco_engr

I'm thinking of maybe getting one of these.  Any recommendations?

Ozzie_Isaac

I recommend getting one.  I use one as a compliment outside all the time.

I have a Duxtop 9100MC.  It was around $70.  I abuse the heck out of it, and it keeps working.  It is very loud on the higher settings and I find that very annoying inside.  Outside it is okay.

Photo Egg

I have one of the Nuwave units. They now make soooo many versions I wouldn’t know what to buy. Yes, thrift store buy. But it really works well. Check Craigslist or your other local online listings. I’m sure you could find one cheap.

jdMyers

Love mine.  Nuwave run of the mill.  Back when it was buy 1 get 1..   pans have to sti k to a magnet.   But works great

Thatgrimguy

I love this thing SOOOOO much. It's the Breville Control Freak. It's a temp controlled 1800 watt induction cooktop;. It's extremely accurate like a sous vide (can be used as a sous vide)

https://www.amazon.com/PolyScience-Temperature-Controlled-Commercial-Induction/dp/B01G5MZZ5Q/ref=asc_df_B01G5MZZ5Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060165080&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2021070468790529020&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020743&hvtargid=pla-320204736231&psc=1

Photo Egg

Thatgrimguy said:h

I love this thing SOOOOO much. It's the Breville Control Freak. It's a temp controlled 1800 watt induction cooktop;. It's extremely accurate like a sous vide (can be used as a sous vide)

https://www.amazon.com/PolyScience-Temperature-Controlled-Commercial-Induction/dp/B01G5MZZ5Q/ref=asc_df_B01G5MZZ5Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060165080&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2021070468790529020&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020743&hvtargid=pla-320204736231&psc=1

Holy Crap Batman…$1500.00
I bet it is super nice.

Thatgrimguy

Photo Egg said:

Thatgrimguy said:h

I love this thing SOOOOO much. It's the Breville Control Freak. It's a temp controlled 1800 watt induction cooktop;. It's extremely accurate like a sous vide (can be used as a sous vide)

https://www.amazon.com/PolyScience-Temperature-Controlled-Commercial-Induction/dp/B01G5MZZ5Q/ref=asc_df_B01G5MZZ5Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060165080&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2021070468790529020&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020743&hvtargid=pla-320204736231&psc=1

Holy Crap Batman…$1500.00
I bet it is super nice.

I figured with the $70 option mentioned the only other one worth buying is this bad boy lol.

Ozzie_Isaac

Thatgrimguy said:

Photo Egg said:

Thatgrimguy said:h

I love this thing SOOOOO much. It's the Breville Control Freak. It's a temp controlled 1800 watt induction cooktop;. It's extremely accurate like a sous vide (can be used as a sous vide)

https://www.amazon.com/PolyScience-Temperature-Controlled-Commercial-Induction/dp/B01G5MZZ5Q/ref=asc_df_B01G5MZZ5Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060165080&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2021070468790529020&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020743&hvtargid=pla-320204736231&psc=1

Holy Crap Batman…$1500.00
I bet it is super nice.

I figured with the $70 option mentioned the only other one worth buying is this bad boy lol.

That Breville unit is an amazing piece of kit.  I don't use my cooktop for things that need finesse, but with a device like that it would be fun to try.

Thatgrimguy

Ozzie_Isaac said:

That Breville unit is an amazing piece of kit.  I don't use my cooktop for things that need finesse, but with a device like that it would be fun to try.

I use it regularly for things like frying so I don't have to maintain temp manually, simmering for a perfect long simmer without ever boiling,  and I use it anytime I'm making a ganache or a hollandaise (just throw everything in a cold skillet and stir some as it comes up to temp and you end up with a perfect emulsion).  

I'm still figuring out other ways to really take advantage of the control.

dannys

I got this one based on some online reviews (I forget if it was wirecutter or ATK).  I was thinking about an induction range for my new house and wanted to play with one before I mude a decision.

AmazonSmile: Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop, Countertop Burner Induction Hot Plate with LCD Sensor Touch 1800 Watts, Silver 9600LS/BT-200DZ : Everything Else

Tspud1

As a plus, indoors they dont throw off a bunch of heat. It just causes the bottom of pan to get hot. Put one in the top of a egg table once as a experiment

lkapigian

Is there any aside from the poly Sci that will modulate and just keep a pot of something “ warm” … I use portable lp burners now but you are constantly tweaking the flame, my hot mats just not enough umph for a large pot of anything…

Thatgrimguy

lkapigian said:

Is there any aside from the poly Sci that will modulate and just keep a pot of something “ warm” … I use portable lp burners now but you are constantly tweaking the flame, my hot mats just not enough umph for a large pot of anything…

I own a couple of these and for a gas stove it makes it much easier to make micro adjustments for simmering or lower.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM9ZSY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

lkapigian

Thatgrimguy said:

lkapigian said:

Is there any aside from the poly Sci that will modulate and just keep a pot of something “ warm” … I use portable lp burners now but you are constantly tweaking the flame, my hot mats just not enough umph for a large pot of anything…

I own a couple of these and for a gas stove it makes it much easier to make micro adjustments for simmering or lower.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM9ZSY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brilliant @Thatgrimguy Thank You !

not sure why it has a wattage in the description though lol, ordered a couple

caliking

lkapigian said:

Is there any aside from the poly Sci that will modulate and just keep a pot of something “ warm” … I use portable lp burners now but you are constantly tweaking the flame, my hot mats just not enough umph for a large pot of anything…

Very doable, even with the cheaper ones mentioned. Only issue is that you need an electrical connection, and not all outdoor venues may have one available. 

loco_engr

Going to try model Duxtop BT-200DZ

OhioEgger

Ozzie_Isaac said:

I have a Duxtop 9100MC. 

That's the one I have. Bought about six years ago and it hasn't failed me yet. Recommended.

Photo Egg

Not a Poly Sci, but seems solid.

SGH

Ozzie_Isaac said:

 It is very loud on the higher settings and I find that very annoying inside.  

You should hear the sound this induction coil makes. Its deafening.

Ozzie_Isaac

SGH said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

 It is very loud on the higher settings and I find that very annoying inside.  

You should hear the sound this induction coil makes. Its deafening.

I bet!  Do you use that to preheat prior to welding?

SGH

Ozzie_Isaac said:

I bet!  Do you use that to preheat prior to welding?

This particular one is used to preheat the pipe before we apply Fusion Bonded Epoxy. 

However we do use much smaller versions to preheat for welding.