I'd look for a cheap induction hotplate. You'll end up liking it and using it for more stuff.
Hotplate Recommendation Wanted
- Thread starter Shel_B
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Perhaps you missed it in my original post: Induction won't work.
I want this primarily for my moka pot. The pot I have is aluminum.
In my original post I mentioned that induction won't work. The moka pot is aluminum.
Not a problem. Just buy an induction plate.
I eventually figured that out.
IMO you should get a stainless one. Of course, you can always opt for a steel transfer plate. These go on top of the induction plate, and the pot goes on top of that. Undoubtedly a bit less efficient, but likely still cheaper to run than resistance heat.
I see now that BMWTurbo suggested the same thing.
I need to be slower.
The one I linked in my first post had one of those included.
Most/majority of stainless isn't magnetic
Oh well, pretty easy to find out. Just use a magnet.
All of my Kitchen Aid set works fine. Also a lot more aluminum stuff appearing on Amazon has been made to be induction compatible. The one trait that I commonly see, is a sort of DOT pattern on the bottom of the pan. I have an aluminum non-stick skillet that has that kind of bottom (WalMart) and it works very well on the induction range.
Anyway, we solved the OP's issue pretty well I'd say.
