On Nov 20, 1:50*pm, mike wrote:
On Nov 20, 11:24*am, wrote:





On Nov 20, 1:39*pm, mike wrote:

On Nov 20, 10:28*am, wrote:
. * *You can get more heat,

faster heat, better control, and it's uniform. * A common problem with
an electric cooktop is that pots and pans are very often not perfectly
fat, nor is the electric element. *Consequently, one side can be in
tigth contact and super hot, while the other is not and cooler.

1. I've never had a problem with inadequate heat with eletric.

2. *I've never had a problem with heat uniformity with electric.

3. *I've never had a problem with my pans not being flat enough or
with improper element mating with electric. *I do admit that I don't
buy garage sale pans. *But neither are they very expensive.

4. *I've never had a problem controlling heat with electric. *I
concede that it is easier to control heat response with gas, but it is
simply not that hard to get used to and compensate for electric heat
response characteristics.

If electric cooking is so peechy keen, why do you see the vast
majority of pro chefs using gas? * Why aren't commerical restaurants
outfitted with electric? * Ever watch the Food Channel? * Count how
may different chefs are using gas vs electric. *It's overwhelming gas
they are using. * It ain't even close. *And it's because of the above
reasons.

How about this survey of pro chefs? *96 percent prefer gas.

http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-874923_ITM
Description WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to
results, the majority of professional chefs agree that cooking with
gas, whether propane or natural gas, is the best option. According to
a recent national survey, 96 percent of professional chefs prefer
using a gas cooktop, and nine out of 10 would recommend that others
use gas to cook as well.

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That's fine. Let restaurants have their gas burners and industrial
ventilation and, yes, giant *electric* grill countertops. *Electric is
the overwhelming choice in home ranges 60% to 35%, which is what we
are faced with in this question. * * Everyday users weigh the pros and
cons and most decide they can deal with the slower heat response
characteristics of electric (again, not a biggie).

Some people don't like gas's humidity production, and they don't like
the hot combustion gases making it uncomfortable to stir or add
ingredients. *Some people like the peace of mind of no gas leaks, no
open flames and no explosions. *Some like having the controls out of
the reach of children, but because of the hot combustion gas issue,
you often find gas controls right out front where kids can get to
them, unfortunately.

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I dont know what state you live in but it must be the state of cheap
electricity and maybe only a few qualify. Here folks are aware
electric costs more and just about all have gas. Do folks heat with
electric in your area, in mine nobody is that stupid, and electric
heat systems are made.