Martin Evans wrote:
Pete C wrote:

On Tue, 17 May 2005 17:20:27 +0100, Peter Parry
wrote:

To prevent chip pan fires use an electric deep frier.

Or an induction hob AIUI.

I know what they are but how can an induction hob prevent chip pan
fires?

No ready ignition source.
So, it can get really, really hot and start boiling, and splashing over
onto stuff, before being set off by static or something.