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On Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:39:50 -0400, pltrgyst > wrote:

> On 8/13/13 9:42 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > This might be of interest. I just got the Coopers catalogue in and they
> > have an 'induction hob converter' which, apparently, allows you to use
> > any pan on your hob!
> >
> > http://www.coopersofstortford.co.uk/...find=Induction hob converter

>
> Those things are good only for very, very low heat tasks. They basically
> "convert" your induction hob into an ordinary electric element.
>
> They defeat the entire purpose of induction cooking, and are extremely
> inefficient.
>
> I had one once, that came with a Wolfgang Puck hob I bought -- the hob
> was fine, but the "adapter" was worthless, unless you wanted to use your
> induction hob as a warming plate for non-induction cookware.
>

So what works on an induction unit? Would stainless steel work or do
I use my cast iron? I have enough of both. How about glass? I even
have a glass double boiler stored somewhere in the basement.

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