On 12 Jan 2006 14:50:38 -0800, wrote:

Any conventional cooker is likely to be much much cheaper to run than a
Rayburn - mainly because you can switch it off when not in use.
S'obvious really!

Not necessarily. It depends on the pattern of use, and heat released
by a Rayburn or Aga is generally additive to the main heating system,
whereas with a conventional cooker/hob it is often necessary to open
windows during a cooking session if the kitchen is not large.


Also a normal cooker is much more practical and
versatile than Rayburn/Aga etc.

Nonsense. These are highly practical and versatile.

If you really like the "Aga" style of
cooking then you can mimic it easily on a normal cooker

No you can't.

- but without
having to buy special pans etc.

You don't need special pans - just reasonably decent ones.



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..andy