I'm looking to replace a hob with a Bosch induction.
I'm hoping someone can explain to me the difference in ratings between different models. I've copied the specs for three nearly identical Bosch models below.
So I'm aware the ratings of 3 kW are for a 13A plug (which comes pre-fitted on this model), 4.6 kW for a 20A supply and 7.4 kW for a 32A supply. The ratings in brackets I assume are for the Boost function and on the 3 kW model these are obviously capped at 3 kW.
My question is more along the lines of how the lower rated hobs can operate at these kind of power levels given the rating of each individual ring. I understand diversity can be applied to cooking appliances however with four rings rated at 1.8 kW as an average, it doesn't seem unfeasible for more than 3 kW to be needed at times - what will happen if I turn on all 4 rings simultaneously to bring cold pans full of cold water to the boil? Equally if I put one of the larger rings onto Boost mode, does that mean no other ring could be used at the same time?
Are induction hobs so efficient that diversity really means the first of the three models below will operate just fine on a 13A supply, or are the higher rated ones a better choice?
PUE611BF1B
Connected load: 3 kW
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3 KW)
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3 KW)
1 x Ø 145 mm, 1.4 KW (max. Power levels 2.2 KW)
1 x Ø 210 mm, 2.2 KW (max. Power levels 3 KW)
PUE611BB1E
Connected load: 4.6 kW
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 145 mm, 1.4 KW (max. Power levels 2.2 KW)
1 x Ø 210 mm, 2.2 KW (max. Power levels 3.7 KW)
PIE651BB1E
Connected load: 7.4 kW
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 145 mm, 1.4 KW (max. Power levels 2.2 KW)
1 x Ø 210 mm, 2.2 KW (max. Power levels 3.7 KW)
I'm hoping someone can explain to me the difference in ratings between different models. I've copied the specs for three nearly identical Bosch models below.
So I'm aware the ratings of 3 kW are for a 13A plug (which comes pre-fitted on this model), 4.6 kW for a 20A supply and 7.4 kW for a 32A supply. The ratings in brackets I assume are for the Boost function and on the 3 kW model these are obviously capped at 3 kW.
My question is more along the lines of how the lower rated hobs can operate at these kind of power levels given the rating of each individual ring. I understand diversity can be applied to cooking appliances however with four rings rated at 1.8 kW as an average, it doesn't seem unfeasible for more than 3 kW to be needed at times - what will happen if I turn on all 4 rings simultaneously to bring cold pans full of cold water to the boil? Equally if I put one of the larger rings onto Boost mode, does that mean no other ring could be used at the same time?
Are induction hobs so efficient that diversity really means the first of the three models below will operate just fine on a 13A supply, or are the higher rated ones a better choice?
PUE611BF1B
Connected load: 3 kW
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3 KW)
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3 KW)
1 x Ø 145 mm, 1.4 KW (max. Power levels 2.2 KW)
1 x Ø 210 mm, 2.2 KW (max. Power levels 3 KW)
PUE611BB1E
Connected load: 4.6 kW
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 145 mm, 1.4 KW (max. Power levels 2.2 KW)
1 x Ø 210 mm, 2.2 KW (max. Power levels 3.7 KW)
PIE651BB1E
Connected load: 7.4 kW
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 180 mm, 1.8 KW (max. Power levels 3.1 KW)
1 x Ø 145 mm, 1.4 KW (max. Power levels 2.2 KW)
1 x Ø 210 mm, 2.2 KW (max. Power levels 3.7 KW)