Which is cheaper and better to run. Currently got electricity and to change will be costly. Got a built in island stove so will have to remove and replace. Also will have to cut the tiles to run gas pipes then re-tile. Also Gas?? Is it safe? Or should I just sit still with electricity?
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satanboy
Psychonaut seven
Gas is cheaper and the heat is instantaneous
Hosehead
Executive Member
Depends how much you actually cook. If you cook a lot, maybe go with gas. An installation averages R1300 includes certificate . an average cooking bottle will last six months normal cooking for one family
Otherwise go for speed with these new induction cookers- just swap out your surface hobs and replace with induction range. They use less electricity and get incredibly hot, fast.
In your case bugger messing up the tiles
You'll probably find the induction has so much more control and gets hotter than gas.
Otherwise go for speed with these new induction cookers- just swap out your surface hobs and replace with induction range. They use less electricity and get incredibly hot, fast.
In your case bugger messing up the tiles
(as an example)
You'll probably find the induction has so much more control and gets hotter than gas.
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ant_man
Expert Member
Do it, it has saved us thousands over the years.
My SO used to do catering from home and a tank would last us about 5 months
R500 for a tank
My SO used to do catering from home and a tank would last us about 5 months
R500 for a tank
Sorry sent by mistake... Yep the tops about 5 grand and that's a nice 5 burner then 1 and half to certify then the cost of cutting and re-tiling a small area. Will all this be recoverable ? How much cheaper will it be then electricity ? Any ideas?
midnightcaller
Expert Member
Just bought a 19kg tank from builders warehouse. It cost R606 less R171 for the empty gas tank. Not convinced that gas is cheaper than electricity. But it's instantaneous heat.
DominionZA
Executive Member
We went gas about 3 or 4 weeks back.
R7k total cost for a 5 plate hob (whirlpool), 48kg bottle, installation and certification.
Not only is it cheaper, but you can still cook when Eskom do their load shedding carp or the municipality fails you with poor maintenance.
Aiming at getting the stove done next.
EDIT: Stove = Oven
R7k total cost for a 5 plate hob (whirlpool), 48kg bottle, installation and certification.
Not only is it cheaper, but you can still cook when Eskom do their load shedding carp or the municipality fails you with poor maintenance.
Aiming at getting the stove done next.
EDIT: Stove = Oven
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Hosehead
Executive Member
Got a picture of that whirlpool hob. ? You paid peanuts. Ah. Maybe not, It was a build in, not freestanding. Still with 1300 min for copper line and 48kg deposit and gas it's a good deal.
We're only fucckked when Gas Prices rise for no reason like they did a couple of years back when the refineries cut back production.
If you are going to do the stove - your SO is going tohave to relearn cooking times as the temps rollercoaster. Suppose a thermometer will be de rigeur
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murraybiscuit
Executive Member
If by 'stove', you mean 'oven', then I concur. I ended up buying a thermometer for my gas oven.
KleinBoontjie
Honorary Master
Why not add a gas geyser too???
DominionZA
Executive Member
In my case, already changed over to a 300L solar geyser.
Is it possible to change the electricity side of a solar geyser to gas without having to replace everything? That would be handy.
RustyPrincess
Expert Member
Just make sure you look up the gas regulations first, and if you have a place where you can put the bottle, that won't violate the regulations. (It has to be so far from a window, door, drain, boundary wall etc) If you can't comply with that, then you have to put a 9kg bottle inside somewhere (usually a kitchen cupboard, therefore less space, and the gas has to be refilled more often)
I wanted a gas stove, but unfortunately there wasn't really a place to put a gas bottle, and I didn't want to lose cupboard space by having one inside.
I wanted a gas stove, but unfortunately there wasn't really a place to put a gas bottle, and I didn't want to lose cupboard space by having one inside.
Remember that it is quite legal to have gas istalled internal as well. Have a look here: http://www.thegascompany.co.za/products/installations/domestic-installation-internal/
In essence it says:
Restricted to max 9 KG
Only one bottle allowed inside
Useful only for low consumption appliances
Subject to standard distance limitations
Destination must be sufficiently aerated
C.O.C required as this is still a permanent installation
I have such an installation together with a Whirlpool hob and a 7 kg bottle lasts between 5 and 6 months at a cost of R159 (last refill 1 June)
In essence it says:
Restricted to max 9 KG
Only one bottle allowed inside
Useful only for low consumption appliances
Subject to standard distance limitations
Destination must be sufficiently aerated
C.O.C required as this is still a permanent installation
I have such an installation together with a Whirlpool hob and a 7 kg bottle lasts between 5 and 6 months at a cost of R159 (last refill 1 June)
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If I can put gas indoors, then probably it's better. How safe is gas indoors?
satanboy
Psychonaut seven
I assume you mean the bottle. Mine is in my kitchen cupboard and approved.
I honestly it all depends on how much you use. The SO and i are the only two in the house, and therefore cook +- 3 times a week. And shel bake maybe once a week. I had the choice of going for gas vs electric when I bought my place(no stove), and went for electric. The heat is almost instantaneous as well.
Two reasons I was against it, was the safety issue and losing cupboard space(we have a small kitchen).
Two reasons I was against it, was the safety issue and losing cupboard space(we have a small kitchen).
Nerfherder
Honorary Master
I prefer it indoors, you can smell leaks and the canister is not exposed.
You should consider having the canister in your island, its much cheaper. Also get two canisters, then you can always swap when the one empties and you will never run out.
We have a stove top kettle as well so that's also an electricity saving as well.
If I had to do everything from scratch I would get a combo induction stove and gas hob. Its the best of both worlds, gas is best for cooking steaks, stir fry, boiling a kettle and things that need a lot of fast heat. Induction is better for low constant heat but also for things like cooking pasta. The main issue with gas is if you are cooking something for a long time, it just keeps on getting hotter and hotter. That is where induction wins, you set the temp and leave it, gas you have to watch.
I'm really considering a gas geyser as well, they are really efficient. Also I have seen them for between 5-10 K so its actually cheaper than getting a electric or solar.
Hosehead
Executive Member
I wouldn't want a 49 KG Canister in my kitchen but anything up to 3kg on the counter tops (like the cadacs) I'm cool with.
The reason being is if there was a flash fire, say from the fryer, and all goes Kaboom then I have more chance of waking up on my street outside than waking up on Mars.