One Clear Dot

I’ve been missing my glass top range ever since moving into my current home. I loved how easy it was to clean and how quickly it heated and cooled back down to a safe temperature. I’ve been thinking seriously about upgrading the stove here and going back to a glass top. That is, until I read the article in Money Magazine about magnetic induction technology.

The technology turns magnetic energy into heat. The magnetic copper coil creates a a high frequency electromagnetic field and if you put a cooking pot made out of magnetic material (like iron or steel), the heat is transferred to the pot. The heat only goes to the pot, nothing else gets hot, and so the surface is safer. It’s also more powerful, more precise, quicker, needs no hood for ventilation, and will save on electric costs.

Right now there are not too many models available and they are expensive. But, the technology is here to stay. Like any other technology, just give it time and the prices will come down to a palatable level. So, this is something I will have my eye on for the time being. There is no reason to upgrade to a glass top if I know that I will eventually be installing a magnetic cook top.

Posted on May 12th, 2008 by onecleardot
Filed under: Gadgets - Toys - Technology