Does using an induction burner limit pot size?

[panmohon]

My beloved hot plate died, and I'm looking for a replacement. (and when I say died, it is beyond repair - spectacular arcing inside.)

I was considering an induction hot plate, since my brewing pot is compatible, and bought one on sale. When I unboxed it, I found that the entire surface was covered by my pot. Not only would this make it impossible to adjust the temperature, I don't think that having a hot pot right on the control panel would be good for it. I returned that.

homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Indoor-Living/Small-Appliances/Kitchen/Countertop-Cooking/Miscellaneous/1800-Watt-Smooth-Top-Single-Burner-Induction-Cooker/_/N-2pqfZ67l/Ne-67n/Ntk-All_EN/R-I3834374?Ntt=induction

How do those of you using induction deal with this? Do you just use smaller diameter pots? Are there induction cookers with controls out of the way? (all the ones I've found are flat-topped) I know some people use a diffuser plate, which would raise the pot off the control panel, but it seems to me that doing that just converts the induction cooker into a conventional burner.

I'm thinking of just trying to find a 1500-1800 W hot plate with a cast iron burner.

[hamshine]

My beloved hot plate died, and I'm looking for a replacement. (and when I say died, it is beyond repair - spectacular arcing inside.)

I was considering an induction hot plate, since my brewing pot is compatible, and bought one on sale. When I unboxed it, I found that the entire surface was covered by my pot. Not only would this make it impossible to adjust the temperature, I don't think that having a hot pot right on the control panel would be good for it. I returned that.

homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Indoor-Living/Small-Appliances/Kitchen/Countertop-Cooking/Miscellaneous/1800-Watt-Smooth-Top-Single-Burner-Induction-Cooker/_/N-2pqfZ67l/Ne-67n/Ntk-All_EN/R-I3834374?Ntt=induction

How do those of you using induction deal with this? Do you just use smaller diameter pots? Are there induction cookers with controls out of the way? (all the ones I've found are flat-topped) I know some people use a diffuser plate, which would raise the pot off the control panel, but it seems to me that doing that just converts the induction cooker into a conventional burner.

I'm thinking of just trying to find a 1500-1800 W hot plate with a cast iron burner.

Most would probably tell you the hotplate isn't the way to go induction or not because of the cycling causing smearing... Get you a burner or electric element.. Id say if you are going to use a hotplate the 1800 would be your best bet and do a mod "there is a thread on here some ware" to prevent the cycling. Eventually the amount of heat you have available will limit boiler size.

[still_stirrin]

...I found that the entire surface was covered by my pot...this make it impossible to adjust the temperature...Do you just use smaller diameter pots?...I'm thinking of just trying to find a 1500-1800 W hot plate with a cast iron burner.

Even an induction hotplate would require control circuit modifications. They heat with a thermostat control to regulate the power input.

...I'd say if you are going to use a hotplate the 1800 would be your best bet and do a mod "there is a thread on here somewhere" to prevent the cycling. Eventually the amount of heat you have available will limit boiler size.

I have a 1.5kW resistive coil hotplate that I use with a 16 quart stock pot boiler. But I did remove the temperature controlled circuit and replaced it with a triac controlled circuit to regulate the heat input. The hotplate works great for the stock pot design...no cycling.

And heat input relates to column size (diameter) so I wouldn't expect a 1.5kW element to manage a 3" or larger still head. In fact, it manages the 1-1/2" potstill head just fine. But a 1.8kW element would be better (faster heat up).
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[hamshine]

And heat input relates to column size (diameter) so I wouldn't expect a 1.5kW element to manage a 3" or larger still head. In fact, it manages the 1-1/2" potstill head just fine. But a 1.8kW element would be better (faster heat up).
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I used to use my 60 qt stock pot on two burners of my gas stove turned up all the way for stripping run.

[papapro]

I am using induction hot plate and I have smaller pot 14l and also i have attached power monitor when I
set the temp to 180 deg F the fluctuation is about 20 - 30 w and is going up and down,

This fluctuation could be also form Hydro fluctuation because the voltage on the lines in not constant.
Works for me prety good the one from the HH I think has less settings my is NU-Wave cooktop.
it has 1300W and setting are every 10 deg F the other sold in USA has 1800 W and settings every 5 deg F.

I hope thatwould help you

Papapro