Which is better, induction cooker or gas

In the modern world, progress does not stand still, so gas stoves have been replaced by induction stoves. With a large assortment of stoves, most buyers choose gas stoves because of their efficiency, but one should not judge the operation of induction stoves because of their high cost. How much and in what ways they are better discussed in this article.

The principle of operation of a gas stove

The gas stove operates using natural gas. It is connected to both an autonomous gas source and a central gas pipeline. When the gas reaches the burner, it mixes with oxygen from the atmosphere and, as a result, the combustion process occurs through the burner holes. Next, this mixture is ignited, which burns until it stops working.

Most older models are manually ignited, while modern ones are electrically ignited. The essence of such a model connected to the network is that when you turn on the electric ignition button with the handle, the electrical part produces ignition.

Each of these models has four burners, which consist of a base, a divider and a lid. When gas is supplied to the reflector cover, it enters the holes in the divider, creating flames. The burners come in different sizes to regulate the heating process.

IMPORTANT!

The burner of this model cools down for about 30 minutes.

Advantages and disadvantages of a gas stove

Each device has its own advantages and disadvantages, let's look at them.

Let's start with the advantages:

• In terms of cost, this model is cheaper than the induction model;
• using gas is more economical than using electricity;
• You can use any utensil for cooking on such a stove.

Flaws:

• To use this model, a hood is required;
• explosive;
• cleaning the burners is more labor-intensive;
• moving her around the apartment needs to be legalized.

Working principle of an induction cooker

This stove is an electric surface with a glass-ceramic hob, into which inductance coils are built. The heating process occurs from the generation of current when exposed to a magnetic field with a high frequency of about 20–100 kHz. The heating itself is triggered by inductive coils made of copper, which heat the lower part of the cookware, but the burner itself remains cold.

IMPORTANT!

The burner of this model cools down in less than 10 minutes.

Advantages and disadvantages of an induction cooker

Let's consider dignity this model:

• heating occurs three times faster than with gas;
• requires low power supply;
• You can cook without covering the pan with a lid;
• built-in temperature control programs;
• safe as it is equipped with an auto shut-off system;
• to avoid splashing the surface, you can place a towel under a pot or frying pan and it will not catch fire;
• No carbon deposits form on the dishes.

Flaws:

• this model is expensive;
• directly depends on electricity;
• the surface is very sensitive;
• you need to use only a certain type of cookware.

What to choose, gas or induction stove

We looked at all the advantages and disadvantages of both a gas stove and an induction stove. Of course, gas is more economical than induction, since gas is cheaper than electricity. Yes, and you can use any utensils.

And although induction is safer than gas, there are disadvantages. There will be a power failure and there will be no light; you won’t even be able to cook anything at this time. The dishes also need a certain type, and therefore are expensive.

In general, the choice is yours, some people like gas, while others are chasing progress.