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On 8/13/2013 3:17 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 8/12/2013 8:49 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>> On 8/12/2013 2:21 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>> On 8/12/2013 7:53 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>>> You could try Amazon. There's no pan included though. I don't know
>>>> if it
>>>> would work with your 220V electricity. The US uses 120V and the maximum
>>>> power you can get is 1800 watts. Does this mean that you can get 3600
>>>> watts with plugin hotplates in the UK? I don't know but that would be
>>>> cool.
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/1800-Watt-Port...dp/B0045QEPYM/
>>>>
>>>>
>>> That one has only 10 temperature settings, and a narrower range - it
>>> doesn't go down as low, or up as high as the one I bought.

>>
>> You're the expert on this thing. The included pan is a bonus and I like
>> the round design better than the square one.

>
> I like the round design too. I didn't expect the 'bonus' pan to be much
> good, but was very pleasantly surprised! I don't know how well the hob
> and pan will last, but so far, I'm pleased with my purchase.
>
> The highest wattage I've seen for a single induction hob in the UK, is
> 2000. I noticed a double at 2800w on Amazon.co.uk.
>


Thanks for the info. What is the wiring for the modern kitchen rated at
amperage-wise? Thanks.

The 2800W burner sounds like it might be two 1400W units.