Suitable Induction Hob?

[Robmac]

I have a Renogy 2000w Inverter and am looking around for a suitable Induction hob for the galley. I have the one in the link below in mind which has a total potential power of 2800W and although the total power is beyond the limit of my Inverter I wonder if it would still be viable?

The Renogy has a surge rating of 4000w so can handle more than 2000w for short periods of time but would I really need to have it up that high, and if I did I could limit use to one hob whilst on full power. For normal use though it can be set at anything from 200w and be switched up in 200w increments (Wattage or temperature can be displayed on the controls).

I do appreciate that usage of other items would be restricted whilst the hob is in use.

Any thoughts/comments gratefully received.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Abode-Induction-Portable-Electric-AINDH2003/dp/B0D5RF6HRJ/ref=asc_df_B0D5RF6HRJ?mcid=85a5749e1e9636249db5db8ff8e45f64&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696386426131&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10365653262923046438&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046204&hvtargid=pla-2373552691668&hvocijid=10365653262923046438-B0D5RF6HRJ-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1&th=1

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Think you need to upgrade your solar and electrickery battery set up etc., Rob...

 

[andyjanet]

Cheapest Aldi/ Lidl unit works fine Rob,
€30 from France for ours nearly 3 years ago used every day no problems

 

[Robmac]

Think you need to upgrade your solar and electrickery battery set up etc., Rob...

Probably will upgrade the inverter at some point to a 3000w Marie.

Julie wants a similar setup for our cabin in the garden so the old one can go in there, I'll see how we go though.

 

[Robmac]

Cheapest Aldi/ Lidl unit works fine Rob,
€30 from France for ours nearly 3 years ago used every day no problems

Thanks Andy, I'll keep a look out for them.

 

[marchie]

We have more modest solar/lithium/inverter facilities; we bought a Vango Induction Hob 2 years ago [800w max] and that will boil hot water without hammering the lithium. When the solar is roaring away, we use the induction hob to boil water which we store in the Thermos, giving 'free' hot water for the breakfast washing up et seq, saving gas, until the solar generates more surplus energy ....

Steve

 

[exwindsurfer]

Rob have a word with Chris as I gave him a single because his double was to big for the space and I wouldn't go bigger than the 2000 renogy it more than enough for the job

 

[Robmac]

We have more modest solar/lithium/inverter facilities; we bought a Vango Induction Hob 2 years ago [800w max] and that will boil hot water without hammering the lithium. When the solar is roaring away, we use the induction hob to boil water which we store in the Thermos, giving 'free' hot water for the breakfast washing up et seq, saving gas, until the solar generates more surplus energy ....

Steve

Yeah I looked at the Vango Sizzle double hob Steve (1600 max) as well as the Outdoor Revolution double which is the same Wattage. They got great reviews but they are nearly twice the price of the one in my link which is more powerful, even though I won't use all of that power most of the time.

Not written them off though.

 

[Robmac]

Rob have a word with Chris as I gave him a single because his double was to big for the space and I wouldn't go bigger than the 2000 renogy it more than enough for the job

I saw the one you gave Chris Jeff, very nice. I don't think he wants to sell the double though as he can still use it outside the van.

(By the way, Julie has given me permission to extend the shower/loo compartment so we can have a similar setup to yours)

 

[edina]

Rob have a word with Chris as I gave him a single because his double was to big for the space and I wouldn't go bigger than the 2000 renogy it more than enough for the job

We use it every day Jeff, but we have 3kw and Rob still has the junior 2kw

 

[Robmac]

We use it every day Jeff, but we have 3kw and Rob still has the junior 2kw

Yeah, and yours is Blue Chris!

 

[mariesnowgoose]

I saw the one you gave Chris Jeff, very nice. I don't think he wants to sell the double though as he can still use it outside the van.

(By the way, Julie has given me permission to extend the shower/loo compartment so we can have a similar setup to yours)

Are you sure, Rob?! Jeff's shower is bigger than his van!!!

 

[edina]

Yeah, and yours is Blue Chris!

Yes, and I've just found out it works on French sunshine too

 

[Robmac]

Yes, and I've just found out it works on French sunshine too

Yeah but you're only allowed 90 minutes.

 

[mark61]

Yeah, and yours is Blue Chris!

Didn't go Blue for the inverter either. I have no doubt Blue is better than the Renogy, but wasn't convinced it is 4+ times better, which was the price difference at the time, plus if I remember correctly, it's a lot bigger too. So went for a 3000w Renogy, hob is only 2100w though, by far the biggest 240 v thing I've got in the van.

 

[Robmac]

Didn't go Blue for the inverter either. I have no doubt Blue is better than the Renogy, but wasn't convinced it is 4+ times better, which was the price difference at the time, plus if I remember correctly, it's a lot bigger too. So went for a 3000w Renogy, hob is only 2100w though, by far the biggest 240 v thing I've got in the van.

Yeah I've no complaints Mark, it should deal with anything I'll be throwing at it.

 

[colinm]

I suppose what you really need to know is how it actually cuts down the power.
AFAIK many hobs work on maximum power, then cycle the time to give lower power. The manual suggests it might reduce the power, but from experience I'd not always trust a manual to be correct.

 

[r4dent]

2800w device + inverter draws about 250 amps from the battery. Make sure the low voltage wiring and the battery are up to the job.

 

[colinm]

2800w device + inverter draws about 250 amps from the battery. Make sure the low voltage wiring and the battery are up to the job.

From what I've seen Rob's 12v is well up to the job, it's the invertor which might be the bottleneck.

 

[Robmac]

From what I've seen Rob's 12v is well up to the job, it's the invertor which might be the bottleneck.

It's supposed to be adjustable in 200w increments Colin, starting at 200W. The Inverter has a 4000w surge rating so on startup should handle it but I don't know how long it would handle it for.

I could of course play safe and go for the Vango or Outdoor Revolution twin hobs (800w + 800w).