Tyler <casi...@usermail.com> writes: > Why do you want gas rather than electric? I've always had an electric > stove until 6mo ago when I moved to my current place, with a gas > stove. It seems to take a lot longer to boil water than all of the > electric stoves I've had, and I'm a bit worried about ventilation (is > it safe to use with the hood fan off, and all the windows closed?). I > suppose it's slightly cheaper to run?
In a consumer appliance I agree -- electric generally works better. I have a gas range now. It seems that the burner design sends the flame mostly sideways, towards the edges of the pan, instead of up at the bottom of the pan. If the pan is medium or small, most of the heat just goes out and up the sides. The best stove I had was a flat-top electric. Totally sealed surface, easy to clean. You did have to use absolutely flat pans though -- any curvature or warping and they would not contact the surface of the cooktop and heat transfer would be reduced. Commercial gas stoves are MUCH hotter than consumer-grade gas OR electric. They need larger gas lines and proper exhaust venting for the heat. They can be challenging to cook on because they can put out so much heat -- you really have to pay attention. Consumer gas stoves do not need to be vented, the only real danger would be if you had a gas leak. I don't know if that is true in California, they seem to think everything causes cancer and I'm surprised you're allowed to fart in your own bathroom there. Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
