Induction hobs

There is a big difference between them

by crustyg - 2020-10-14 12:11:58

Induction hobs *do* generate a powerful magnetic field to produce heating in the utensils above the coils.  But unless you place your chest down on top of the hob they really aren't an issue for a PM.

Ceramic hobs just use straightforward resistive heating to produce an intense IR beam that heats the cooking vessel - no significant mode to affect a PM.

I understand your hubby's desire to protect you, but IMHO it's been a waste of time and money.  And cooking on induction is really great, ceramic is a very poor second.  But that's only my opinion.

I think you're going to have to look elsewhere for the cause of the palpitations you're experiencing.

Induction Hobs

by AgentX86 - 2020-10-14 14:15:35

If the "burner", for lack of a better word, is either completely covered by a pan or there is no pan at all, they're safe. If the pan is off-center, serious magnetic leakage can occur. Interference with pacemakers has been documented.

Induction hobs

by Aberdeen - 2020-10-14 15:00:10

I had a new kitchen with an induction hob fitted a year before I needed a pacemaker. I considered replacing it with a ceramic job but induction is so much quicker. I have been getting my husband to stir everything  as it says you should be 2 feet away from the hob. If I do it myself I stand well back and I have had no ill effects.

INduction

by atiras - 2020-10-16 07:47:55

I had a new kitchen with induction hob fitted around the same time as my PM went in -- I've always stuck rigidly to the advice from the cardiologists: don't lie face down on it when it's on and you'll be fine.