North American versus European distribution systems (2011)

Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by vonmoltke on Monday August 26, 2019 @09:39AM (#20799765)

> If the US indeed has less induction stoves than the EU, the fact that it would be less convenient due to the electrical wiring of American homes is a more likely explanation than gas prices.

Any house wired for electric cooking appliances should be able to handle an induction stove. Electric stoves are fairly common, but induction stoves are rare.

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Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by mcv on Monday August 26, 2019 @11:08AM (#20800478)

> Electric stoves are fairly common, but induction stoves are rare.

That suggests the cause is inertia. Plain electric stoves are very impractical, but they've been around for a long time.

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Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by notJim on Monday August 26, 2019 @12:15PM (#20801027)

I think the driving factors are cost and unfamiliarity. Induction has historically been seen as a premium option, but in the US, if one is getting a premium stove, they're usually going to get a gas stove.

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Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by vonmoltke on Monday August 26, 2019 @11:29AM (#20800646)

It may also be cost of the appliance (rather than the fuel). The few induction stoves I was able to find are quite a bit more expensive than equivalent-output gas and resistive electric stoves. Not sure how much that is driven by inertia either, though.

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Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by close04 on Monday August 26, 2019 @04:02PM (#20803165)

Induction stoves cost a bit more because the BoM and complexity are higher than the regular radiant stove. But since this is the kind of appliance in use for years it's possible you can make up for the initial investment with the lower operating costs and maintenance.

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