1800W CRUX Countertop Portable Induction Burner w/ LCD Display $28.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime

rawfish

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Quote from vradi

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Yep that is very small and will cause very inconsistent temperatures. A very hot 4 inch inner center, and much colder all around. Unless you only want to cook something like a burger in the very middle it would be quite hard to get the desired temps.

Yes, based on the reviews the coil is small, so the ideal pan size is like 8 inches. Reason why this is so cheap

mychaelp

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Quote from deport53

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I went to Goodwill with a magnet and tested their pots and pans to see if any will work on an induction cooktop. I found a good saucepan. I also found a small frying pan at Ross for $10

That's a great idea. I have a Ross near me. Just bring a magnet and if it works, it's good?
I'm sure this will go on sale again, so I'll wait until I find one, cheap.
thanks

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teaberry

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Quote from HoosierBunny

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This is a cheap introduction to evaluate whether induction is your jam. For me, induction hobs like this were a gateway drug.

I now have a Frigidaire range with four induction burners topside.

I heard on NPR the other day people switching from gas to induction and something about starting at $6K+ for a home range! Is that about right? Something about it coming with some backup battery as well.

TalentedWallaby927

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Quote from teaberry

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I heard on NPR the other day people switching from gas to induction and something about starting at $6K+ for a home range! Is that about right? Something about it coming with some backup battery as well.

Yeah if you don't have 240V in the kitchen, or you don't have enough Amps at the breaker, then it's cheaper to have a more expensive induction stove with battery, vs upgrading wiring or breaker. This is especially true for condo/apartments.
In the grand scheme of things US has pretty low voltage for residential. RoW mostly have 220/240V (1 line).

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mulligan

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mulligan

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On Amazon is says max pot six 22cm which is about 8 inches.

Ricerx

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Quote from SlickRickDealsMC

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Would this work well with a small enameled cast iron dutch oven as a slow cooker if I live in a small space and no kitchen?

Pretty much as long as a magnet sticks to the bottom of you cookware, induction burners should work with it, and a magnet should stick to cast iron.

ixvolt

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Quote from SlickRickDealsMC

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Would this work well with a small enameled cast iron dutch oven as a slow cooker if I live in a small space and no kitchen?

I've used these counter top induction units with cast iron, and while they work, the cast iron retains so much heat that the cooktop ends up overheating and turning itself off. So while it works, it's not good for simmers and longer cooks.

FeistyVolcano2571

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FeistyVolcano2571

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Quote from SlickRickDealsMC

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Would this work well with a small enameled cast iron dutch oven as a slow cooker if I live in a small space and no kitchen?

If you do long cooks it might be energy expensive. I use a 4 quart cast-iron Dutch oven in my Breville 900 BS. It's a larger sophisticated toaster oven that does long cooks. I do oxtail short ribs chuck roast a barbecue beef ribs in my toaster oven. I don't miss the lack of smoky flavor as much as one would think because the meat are delicious and fall bone.

In general this induction stove is a good idea for a small place , as is the breville 900 BS. There might be cheaper options that work just as well nowadays.

If you have a small patio outside consider putting a toaster oven or an induction oven there and cook outside I also have a blackstone electric grill and anova precision oven, and elecric high temp pizza oven outside .

FeistyVolcano2571

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Quote from sidosido

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120v * 15A is 1800W. 15A circuit is fine, since this doesn't count as a continuous load.

Dum. Like there is 0 other things on the circuit. It'll be in a position where you trigger the circuit breaker every time you use two things.

If you use this on 15 amp wire, maybe dont turn it past 80%?

Last edited by FeistyVolcano2571 March 20, 2025 at 02:52 PM.

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mike93704

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Quote from SlickRickDealsMC

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Would this work well with a small enameled cast iron dutch oven as a slow cooker if I live in a small space and no kitchen?

The manual shows you can set the temperature as low as 140 ( though it may not measure this accurately) and the timer for a maximum of 6 hours. I suspect setting it by Wattage will be too high, as the lowest setting is 200W, which may be too high for slow cooking over many hours

SharpVest1738

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SharpVest1738

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After years of using one of these for 95% of my cooking, the only issue is burner size. They are great up to 8 inches after that the edges cool significantly. I use an 8" cast iron skillet (searing meat, non stick eggs) and an 8" 4qt enameled cast iron dutch oven (Soups/Deep Fry). great for 1-3 people.

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seekdealz

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Quote from TenderHalibut2061

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Does anyone know if this model actually adjusts wattage across the entire range to hit the appropriate temp, or if it just switches on and off constantly?

I don't own this particular model but own 4 different induction cooktops. I don't think a single one does what you described - even the cheapest one i have (was still more expensive than this). There is one model that I own that has a built in hot-pot setting that does something similar to what you described but that is intended.
I don't think any manufacturer would design an induction cooktops to maintain temperature in the way that you described. Would be super annoying.

SharpVest1738

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SharpVest1738

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Quote from SlickRickDealsMC

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Would this work well with a small enameled cast iron dutch oven as a slow cooker if I live in a small space and no kitchen?

for "small space, no kitchen" i'd highly recommend an electric pressure cooker. They are versatile (including slow cooker), energy efficient, and space saving (probably about the size of your dutch oven.) I went with the Instant Pot because i like the stainless steel pot (non stick doesn't last). The 6qt is about perfect, barely larger (dimensional) than the 3qt, but will still cook as little as 1 cup of dry rice. the 3qt is great for 1-2 people. My Instant Pot is the best thing i've invested in ESPECIALLY when it was "small space, no kitchen"
Now i'm sounding like a commercial, but Electric Pressure Cookers are great. I just went with the only reliable brand that used stainless steel. Great for Dorm/Van/Hotel living.

mk.list

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Quote from wildbird12

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Do you have other loads on that 20A circuit?

There are, but I've experienced trips even when I purposely turn off everything else on that circuit.

It seems to be mainly an issue with my AFCI/GFCI breakers. I haven't had a trip on the kitchen circuit, which run off ordinary breakers and a GFCI outlet, which is particularly annoying because I use the hob when I'm not cooking in the kitchen.

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wildbird12

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wildbird12

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Quote from mk.list

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There are, but I've experienced trips even when I purposely turn off everything else on that circuit.

It seems to be mainly an issue with my AFCI/GFCI breakers. I haven't had a trip on the kitchen circuit, which run off ordinary breakers and a GFCI outlet, which is particularly annoying because I use the hob when I'm not cooking in the kitchen.

That is quite possible. Some of those GFCI breakers seem to be overly sensitive or temperamental. There are many accounts of people having issues with GFCI breakers and EV Chargers on 240V outlets, and in many areas, those breakers are required by code.

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