On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:58:35 -0700 (PDT), Pete C wrote:

They'd been considering an induction hob but were told that it
shouldn't be installed above an oven.

Probably the electronics in the hob don't like the heat.

Possibly. Or the design of the hob is that significant magnetic flux leaks
out underneath and will heat the metal work of the oven just like it heats
the pans on top...

May be possible to make a baffle from masterboard/cement board...?

Wouldn't have much affect on a magnetic field...

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Cheers
Dave.