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omg, is this for real? weird how recent conspiracy rumbling about gvmnt taking away gas stoves may have been covering for a real conspiracy. First I've read about benzene in stove fumes. Like cooking w/gas

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I turn on the vent hood and enjoy my instant heat.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Convection cooktops heat instantly as well, without needing combustion.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

*induction

Convection is a fan that runs in your oven.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oops, you’re exactly right

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've had both, I find gas much more responsive to temperature changing. But you do you.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sure. I find inductive cooktops are close enough though, and without the dependence on fossil fuel.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Wasted heat is the worst part. The sides and handles of any pan not oversized for the burner gets blazing got and the kitchen spikes in temperature. Gas takes forever to boil water as well.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What do you think powers the house that powers the stove though? Coal is still the first option in many places.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I get my energy from entirely renewable sources. Besides, the electric grid gets cleaner over time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Really? I have gas and a 50€ IKEA induction plate I use for frying outside and the latter heats oil up surprisingly quickly