Diversity and induction hobs

[picturevalve]

Do you have to take into account any failure of the hob power management?
Is any such failure "failsafe"?
Bet it isn't in the manufacturer literature.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

This is also my view. I have seen hobs that only ever pull though one element at a time and ones that can have all 4 on at once. Diversity has no place in connecting such appliances.

Do you think that is the case for all hobs, or just induction hobs?

 

[Wilko]

Do you think that is the case for all hobs, or just induction hobs?

My take is the induction hob has the potential to require a significant circuit upgrade if replacing a ceramic hob. To avoid adding a series buyer resistance (sorry) they’ve invested in the power management to bring it back to a “normal hob” maximum load.

 

[Andy78]

Do you think that is the case for all hobs, or just induction hobs?

I'd make the connection instructions my first reference on any electric hob ime.