Changing a gas hob to an electric hob.

[Silvan]

Hi all.

I have a gas hob build in to a worktop made of laminate, which has been there for 25yrs. I want to change it to an electric hob.

When the gas hob is removed will it:
(a) come out nice and cleanly
or
(b) pull the laminate to pieces due to glue or sealant or whatever is between the hob and the top of the laminate worktop.

It looks to me like the hole size in the worktop shouldn't present too many problems providing I shop carefully.

Silvan

 

[denso13]

When the gas hob is removed will it:
(a) come out nice and cleanly

Yes, might need cleaned up but it shouldn't damage the worktop.

 

[foxhole]

If it’s been there 25 years like to have leaked around the hob and swollen the worktop.

 

[Silvan]

Thank you both. Another quick question about worktops.

Is "radius edge" the same as "bullnose"?

 

[denso13]

Bullnose is usually more rounded.

 

[Silvan]

Thank you.

Might I be correct in assuming that the profile of the item in the link below is actually more like the Double Arris as shown above? With the radius of the curve at the top and bottom of the front of the worktop being 6mm?

• https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/lam...s-laminate-worktop-3000-x-600-x-38mm/p/337576

 

[denso13]

Might I be correct in assuming that the profile of the item in the link below is actually more like the Double Arris as shown above?

Probably, yes, it says 6mm radius.

 

[ericmark]

I had an electric hob at late mother's house, it had been put slightly proud of the work top, so any spilt liquid would go onto the work top making the work top wet, it had touch controls which needed to be kept dry, so can see the reasoning, and also the touch controls were invisible from a wheelchair, could not be viewed at that angle, and the touch controls too slow to operate, the induction hob is so reactive no need to lift the pan, simply turn the knob, far safer that way, then some daft twit removes the knob.

My own induction hob part of a full cooker, uses knobs, and is slightly lower than the work top, so any spills are retained on the cooker.