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It seems like an alternative might be to use induction to warm a small heat exchange device, then blow air through it so that extremely hot air similar to a gas
by m0llusk 4y ago
It seems like an alternative might be to use induction to warm a small heat exchange device, then blow air through it so that extremely hot air similar to a gas flame comes out. Probably some engineering would be needed, but not that much. There are already serious problems with water vapor condensation from burning natural gas so this could potentially be a superior alternative with more opportunities for controlling the heat output.
- qbasic_forever 4y agoCharcoal is another option and doesn't have the water vapor problem either (it also cooks better and hotter than gas).
- kemiller 4y agoNo point to induction then. Just use a resistive element. Seems like it would be hard to heat the air fast enough to compete, but who knows.
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- Spivak 4y agoThis is basically my holy grail electric stovetop. I want a ring coils just like in my broiler sitting just below a normal stove grate because heating the air is basically the only way to get even heat distribution. Induction can also do that i know but I’m not really a fan of my stovetop being basically not user serviceable and a sealed box of electronics and glass.