Ban gas cooking ranges?

At this time I doubt there will be a ban on such a popular, often purchased appliance.
I have allergies, a bit of Asthma and a mild lung issue that to my knowledge has never had anything to do with the free standing gas stoves.
I grew with gas ranges.

I would like to hear about improving the quality of gas ranges.
I would like to hear about improving how the gas is emitted.
With our 2014 gas stove- in the nicer weather I sometimes have to open up our windows to let out the effects of the emitted gas.
 

SeniorBen said:
Is it true that induction stoves need a higher amp circuit than most other electric stoves made for home use?
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Ben, cookers are rated in KW at the mains, most electric, infrared or induction cook tops are 240V 50A circuit. Thus the induction cook top uses the existing breaker and wiring.

See the specification of the induction or other cook top for the circuit rating.

For safety use a liscenced electrician.



Just the ramblings of an old retired EE



Jon


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MissRJ said:
At this time I doubt there will be a ban on such a popular, often purchased appliance.
I have allergies, a bit of Asthma and a mild lung issue that to my knowledge has never had anything to do with the free standing gas stoves.
I grew with gas ranges.

I would like to hear about improving the quality of gas ranges.
I would like to hear about improving how the gas is emitted.
With our 2014 gas stove- in the nicer weather I sometimes have to open up our windows to let out the effects of the emitted gas.
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There alway been an indoor air pollution problem. There might be some emissions from the flame itself but when cooking other things emit fumes besides the flame.

Any residue including grease, burnt food, charred pots or cleaners can emit chemicals when heated up even with an electric stove.

Best bet is a hood fan vented outside and yes open the windows even if cracked during cooking. Actually a second window as well because to move air one needs cross ventilation or source of 'new' air.

Too many in hot or cold environments try to live in sealed artificial environment usually the opposite of what's outside. But opening windows with some degree of frequency not long periods of time is probably the best thing to do.

Also keep in mind if people have gas stoves there's a good chance they have gas heat. Frequently there's a gas hot air furnace which puts dry hot air that can irritate the respiratory system including lungs and sinuses. Same for central a/c because a/c is basically a dehumidifier. Also decades old debris from ducts since most don't have their duct work cleaned with any regularity if at all.
 

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It takes forever to boil a pot of water on my gas stove, which is the only beef I have with it. I don't believe that cooking on a gas burner once a day max is going to cause me any health problems. I do most of my cooking in the air fryer and microwave. But when I make spaghetti, it takes a long time for the water to boil. I also fry things occasionally, and the gas stove works just fine for that.

In one of the videos I posted, they boiled a pot of water in 30 seconds on an induction burner, but that was a high powered unit that was part of a stove running on 220 volts. I'm just looking at counter-top models that plug into a 110 volt outlet.

I need to find a comparison for different wattages of induction burners and how fast they'll boil water. 1800 watts seems to be a popular power.

The NY Times recommends this one, as do a lot of people who purchased it...
https://www.amazon.com/Duxtop-1800-Watt-Induction-Countertop-9600LS/dp/B01FLR0ET8/ref=sr_1_3
 
Has no-one heard of extractor fans, placed above the oven, they absorb fumes and cooking smells. Why do some people insist on making such a drama out of everything?
 

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