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580mm Frameless Ceramic Touch Control Induction Cooktop $199, Free Delivery

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580mm Frameless Ceramic Touch Control Induction Cooktop $199, Free Delivery
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bigsue19 on 16/11/2010 - 00:23 graysonline.com (947 clicks)
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Drifted off to GraysOnline searching for a cheap washing machine and came across this. I'd be tempted to buy one at that price, except there are SO many other personal expenses to worry about.

NB: AH, WELL…decided to get one, anyway! haha My sparky husband said he can replace ours and the price was well worth it. =D

NB: Edited since it seems Graysonline now have more stock available.

New 580mm Frameless Ceramic Touch Control Induction Cooktop.

"For the next few days only, or until stock runs out, we are clearing these brand new induction cooktops for the ridiculous low price of only $199, and we will deliver them anywhere in Australia for FREE! The reason we can pass this offer onto you is because one of Australia's leading retailers needed an outlet to clear them due to the poor retail conditions affecting appliance sales. They came to us and the benefit is now being passed onto you! So what are you waiting for?! BUY NOW for only $199 - free delivery included."

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  • llama on 16/11/2010 - 00:33

    WOW that is cheap. Anybody know what brand it is? I can't work it out from the pictures.

    I googled and found it's a generic Chinese thingy > http://tinyurl.com/3y7i

  • lovedeals on 16/11/2010 - 01:00
    +1

    For the price who cares what brand it is, its damn cheap if u need one!

  • voter1 on 16/11/2010 - 01:00
    +2

    what do you mean by "other expenses" installation? Im interested in the efficiency of these things because while the element doesnt waste any energy, electricity is getting more and more expensive as well as it not mentioning the electrical efficiency - eg if you're using 1600w, how much is coming out of the wall?

    Plus electrical appliances are much less reliable than gas cookers - You could get 10-15 years out of a gas cooker easy while I would think 5 years would be lucky for any heavy use electrical appliance?

    • lovedeals on 16/11/2010 - 01:15
      +1

      I suppose this is the alternative if you dont have gas fitted in your home.

    • slowmo on 16/11/2010 - 02:19

      i dont have a choice since my place is electricity only.

      i'm currently using induction and it's far more efficient than coils. 3L water in a kettle boils in 10mins the moment it turns on.

    • freddy on 16/11/2010 - 02:43
      +1

      what do you mean by “other expenses”

      New compatible pots. Normal stainless and aluminium ones are no good.
      Use a magnet to test the base of your pots - it has to be ferromagnetic.

    • llama on 16/11/2010 - 10:52

      "if you’re using 1600w, how much is coming out of the wall?"

      The answer is right there… 1600W

    • anthony on 16/11/2010 - 13:53

      Im interested in the efficiency of these things

      Induction is about 90% efficient, normal electric is about 70% efficient and gas is about 40% efficient.

      Gas is mostly inefficient because all the heat goes up the side of the pan.

      I have been told that restaurants are switching to induction because of the higher efficiency and lower costs for them.

      You could get 10-15 years out of a gas cooker easy while I would think 5 years would be lucky for any heavy use electrical appliance?

      Only 5 years? No.

      Most of the people I know have electric stoves over 20 years old.

      Just like gas the normal style electric cook tops do not really have anything to break, it is just wire which electricity moves through and gets hot.

  • Tenebrae on 16/11/2010 - 01:23
    +3

    I've spent way too many years in the lab if the first thing I think up on seeing this bargain is "repurpose this for cheap electromagnetic field application experiments!"

  • Tenebrae on 16/11/2010 - 01:23

    (dupe)

  • slowmo on 16/11/2010 - 02:16

    what does 'needs to be hardwired" mean?

    • freddy on 16/11/2010 - 02:58
      +1

      It draws up to 30A, so you cannot just plug it into a power-strip.
      Will have its own circuit-breaker in the meter box.

      This is damned cheap, even for a no-name Chinese model. What is the catch?

      • slowmo on 16/11/2010 - 04:18

        looks like no-go for me..since i can't hardwire them.. the catch is probably inferior heat dispersing, since induction electronics need to be kept cool and possible safety features. I am using 2 portable ones, and the cheaper one doesn't have overtemp/heat tripping.

  • Evil-Elmo on 16/11/2010 - 10:33

    580mm… isn't 60cm the standard size for cooktops? (it would be replacing an existing cooktop and I'm not home to measure etc.).

    Edit: By looking at a 60cm cooktop online, it says dimensions are: 48H x 580W x 510D, so looks like 580mm may be right.

    • freddy on 16/11/2010 - 11:18
      +1

      Yes. The standard is to fit in a 2-foot-wide space.
      I don't think there is any standard for the hole in the benchtop.

      You can google the model: ZLIC680634 . This price is VERY good. Spec's seem decent,
      not like a portable.
      Has cooling fans. must be installed properly for ventilation.
      I just hope it lasts a few years. Thanks Sue!

  • StewBalls on 16/11/2010 - 11:12

    Thanks a bunch bigsue, just ordered one! At this price you just can't go wrong!!! :D

  • foggy10 on 16/11/2010 - 13:12

    How much is installation typically?

    • freddy on 16/11/2010 - 13:38

      What is typical? If you are replacing an existing electric stove, and have 30A cable, its not so hard. I'd DIY.
      If you need an electrician to run cable to the meter box in a 2-storey home, $$$$. Call one for an estimate.

      • anthony on 16/11/2010 - 13:57

        I’d DIY.

        Which would be illegal.

      • StewBalls on 16/11/2010 - 14:09

        I wouldn't unless I had fairly extensive experience; true it's not rocket science, but dudes get killed by electricity all the time, it's definitely not to be taken lightly! ;)

        Plus, as Anthony infers, not only is it illegal, but if your house burns down & it's discovered you put in your own hardwired electrical appliance, your insurance company is gonna deny liability immediately! ;)

        You've saved nearly a thousand bucks on the purchase price, pony up a couple of hundred of that for a sparky & you're still on top! ;)

        • freddy on 16/11/2010 - 14:50

          Perfectly legal in NZ to do a lot more that I suggested.
          You can even run your own cabling through the house, so long as you don't open the back of the meter-box/switch box.
          Such a nanny state in Aus. We are producing a generation of men who are useless pussies. Can't even put up a shelf or wire a plug, let alone change their own engine oil.

        • StewBalls on 18/11/2010 - 23:16

          @Freddy, whilst I do agree with you to a large degree, what we are loping towards is more so a USA style litigious society!

          A lot of guys are capable of doing stuff, but how can you if the slightest bit of self-reliance opens you up to voided warranties, nullified insurance claims & local council sanctions!

        • freddy on 19/11/2010 - 02:33

          Stewballs,
          the problem with that excuse is that the US is not nearly such a nanny-state as us.
          The only place I've seen worse than Oz is the UK. Until recently, normal power outlets and light switches were banned in bathrooms. And all those little blue signs on the doors … argh!

        • StewBalls on 19/11/2010 - 19:08

          @Freddy, it's not an excuse, it's simply part of the paradigm!

          What you describe as a nanny-state is the government's hamfisted attempt to protect people from themselves, so we don't have the sheer weight of frivolous lawsuits they have in the US! Many Americans really should have these safety nets!

          The problem is that what starts out as well meaning protection is often viewed as heavy-handed, or indeed becomes so under the weight of bureaucracy! ;)

        • freddy on 19/11/2010 - 20:58

          Banning DIY does not stop the idiots.
          I think the kiwis have the right balance. If we had sensible laws like they do, I would respect and obey them.

        • StewBalls on 19/11/2010 - 23:29

          @Freddy, it's not about banning DIY, it's meant to be about ensuring the dangerous work (i.e. with immediate & ongoing life & death ramifications like power & gas) is done in such a way as risks are minimised! If you remove the legislation, who makes the call on competence to do this hazardous work?

          Yes I'll agree that it has gone a little too far on some matters, but I tend to agree with the spirit of the law, and IMHO erring on the side of safety is a better thing than a home reno free-for-all! There's a hell of a lot of folks that I know who are erudite, well educated & well presented, so weeding them out might be difficult; however, I wouldn't want them playing with mains power, gas or lopping trees next to my house! :p

          I can't speak for NZ, I've not lived there, so I'll have to defer to any knowledge you have on their laws regarding DIY reno's & building work there. That said, neither you nor I are gonna change the laws here this late on a Friday night, but it's been an enjoyable debate dude! :)

          Have a good weekend! ;)

        • freddy on 20/11/2010 - 01:41

          Fair enough.
          FWIW, NZ basically says you (diy) have to follow standards, and cannot work on live wiring.

  • GT200 on 16/11/2010 - 13:19

    Thanks another bunch bigsue, just ordered one too!

  • StewBalls on 18/11/2010 - 23:10

    Mine turned up today, I was VERY impressed…bloody awesome value for money!!! I took it over to show my sparky & he flipped when I told him the price, he's gonna put mine in for nix just coz I put him onto the deal too! Woohoo!!! :)

    I ordered a couple more myself for future replacement or reno's to investment properties! ;)

    Thanks again Sue, much appreciated! :D

  • bigsue19 on 19/11/2010 - 00:02

    Good to see you guys are happy with your purchases! Mine arrived yesterday and "my sparky" will install it this weekend. :D

  • Evil-Elmo on 05/12/2010 - 09:41

    Just got this installed… so, when it's off, do yours all blink/flash '- -' in the timer lights? It's quitemannoying (even more so that they can go out of sync)! I was hoping they could be set to a clock, or (even better) turned off, but I can't seem to do anything with/about them.

    As a bit of feedback for anyone considering this, I also mention that the fan is quite noisy. On more expensive induction hobs I've used the fan starts at a low speed and then ramps up as/if necessary. On this unit it goes at full speed (quite loud) the whole time - and after it's turned off. Pity it doesn't seem to have any speed control :(

    • bargaino on 20/12/2010 - 17:31

      Installing it in a cabinet should cut down the noise, though you need ventilation holes. Maybe use baffles?

      Yes, the blinking is annoying. I will make sure the wall power switch is in easy reach, and not hidden in a cupboard.
      Is it normal in Australia to have an oven power switch in the kitchen, even though they are hard-wired?

      I need to have an electrician out anyway. How much extra should he charge to run a cable 10m from kitchen to meterbox and add a circuit breaker, and kitchen junction box?

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