amckean Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 We currently have a propane range in our kitchen. It's a bar-bones range... no broiler, doesn't get very hot. I am considering replacing it with an Bosch induction range like the one we have in the states. Does anyone have experience with using electricity to cook with? Is it much more expensive than using propane? It would be a project because we would have to have a 40 amp 220 v circuit put in behind the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Neither electricity (if you go into the DAC rate) nor propane is what most would consider cheap in Mexico. We all have to pick our poison. If you like an induction range and can afford the installation and electric bills go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibbocat Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Not sure you need that many amps our 4 ring induction hob ran off 13amp 240v supply. Here we have a couple of single ring induction hobs faster and much more controllable than our gas range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 You are correct an induction range requires a 208/240 V 40 amp supply. If it's just a 4 burner cook top (no oven) it requires a 208/240 30 amp supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkessler Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 I'd say go for it. I am planning to convert to induction just as soon as my solar panels install. Will be nice to get away from propane. If you go to Ecuador you can buy them cheap. There the whole country is converting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFan Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 I just ordered this little gem yesterday. https://www.fisherpaykel.com/us/kitchen/cooking-appliances/cooktops/36-5-zone-touchslide-induction-cooktop.CI365DTB2.html I have solar panels so the little bit of electricity is actually going to be cheaper than my existing gas stove. I will unfortunately be unloading about 20 pieces of Paderno stainless steel cookware that ain't magnetic. SunFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amckean Posted June 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 I based the 40 amp requirement on the fact that my Bosch induction range in the US requires it. It's a four-burner range and I love it. And yes, I had to buy another set of All-Clad cookware because my first set was not magnetic. tkessler: Can you ship a range in from Ecuador brand new? It is my understanding that, at least from the US, you have to be able to show that you have owned major appliances for six months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 You will use a lot of expensive electricity. I have only seen one electric stove here. The house renters had to move out as their CFE bill was so high. Propane is quite cheap in comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkessler Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Amckean, The average gas cooking session uses about 0.2 kg of LP Gas, in MX running about 20 MXN/Kg. You´re talking 4 MXN. The same session with Induction uses about 0.5 kwh. My last CFE bill I paid 5 MXN/kw-h or about 2.5 MXN. I just put in solar panels and bought a Nu-Wave single burner on Amazon to play with; cost about $100 USD. It plugs into a regular wall outlet. The current limit on a 127V wall connection is 15 amps. The maximum power you can get is 1750 watts, which is on the low side for induction cooking. For serious cooking you need 2000-2500 watt burners which is why you need 220 40A service for a good stovetop range. There are induction stovetops for sale in Mexico at all price points. The President of Ecuador got upset they were importing so much LP gas and he set up a program to phase out LP appliances, offer incentives for local manufacturing, build hydroelectric dams, and convert homes. They have some good deals there, but I don't know how much trouble you'd have bringing one back or whether the savings would be worth it.. http://www.ecuadorcambia.com/ good luck Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 You can probably get one from Tio Sams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el bartman Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I'd pose your question to the folks at Tio Sam's. They can tell you how many they've sold locally and maybe put you in touch with the buyers so you can glean their opinions. I think induction is the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 We had an electric oven with option of convection installed in our first home here. Our cook top was propane. When we moved and installed a propane oven our electricity bill went from $3500 every 2 months to $500 on average (I am talking pesos of course). It won't matter much if you have solar. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednet94 Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I have an induction cooktop and didn't notice a much higher electrity bill. It is somewhere arround de 800 pesos per 2 months but most of it is because heavy computer use and some older refrigerator. An induction cooktop use way less electricity then normal electric cooktop as it heats way more efficient and much much faster. I'm pretty sure i spend less money then when i was still using a gas cooktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Heating with electricity is inefficient so unless you have solar, an electric oven will be expensive to operate. Cooktop only may not be much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajijicbound Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Plus you can always cook with propane when the elec goes out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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