Using Lin's ceramic kettle on induction plate

[dangert]

I have received an answer from Lin's saying their J1 and J3 kettles are compatible with induction plate. But how slow (or how fast) do these kettles boil water? I am using a 1300Watt Kamjove cooker.

The stock Kamjove kettle works very fast. An aftermarket glass kettle with steel lining is unbelievably slow - almost not usable. I wonder whether Lin's is better in this department...

[Chip]

Did you ask Lin's?

[AdamMY]

I do not wish to take a sale away from a place such as Lins, as I think their products are great. And while I have not used the kettle I have which I believe has the lining on it which would allow it to work on an induction plate, on a 1000 watt electric hot plate depending on how full I fill it, it easily takes 10-25 minutes to boil. which sounds in the range you found unacceptable when talking about your glass kettle.

I have no problem with the time as I often can utilize the time till boiling by doing such things as reading, or reading Tea Chat, but I acknowledge that everyone has different circumstances and sometimes 10 minutes dedicated just to heating up the water is way to much. Though I do have a stainless steel kettle that I use when I need to heat water quickly.

[dangert]

Did you ask Lin's?

I did. Their reply was "It may take at least approximiate 10 minutes to boil on induction plate and gas stove." I am now thinking whether the tradeoff of long heating time will be compensated by better tasting water.

In the meantime I have minimized the metallic taste from both my Kamjove electric and induction kettles by quick wash with tap water and always using fresh water.

[dangert]

I do not wish to take a sale away from a place such as Lins, as I think their products are great. And while I have not used the kettle I have which I believe has the lining on it which would allow it to work on an induction plate, on a 1000 watt electric hot plate depending on how full I fill it, it easily takes 10-25 minutes to boil. which sounds in the range you found unacceptable when talking about your glass kettle.

I have no problem with the time as I often can utilize the time till boiling by doing such things as reading, or reading Tea Chat, but I acknowledge that everyone has different circumstances and sometimes 10 minutes dedicated just to heating up the water is way to much. Though I do have a stainless steel kettle that I use when I need to heat water quickly.

Thank you, Adam. I hope 1300 watt induction plate is more efficient than gas and I can also use gas hob after all. While I was trying to replace the steel kettle with glass kettle for my all hot water needs, the ceramic kettle will only be used for tea and I guess I can tolerate longer heating times.

[Tead Off]

Did you ask Lin's?

I have found Lin's to be incredibly uninformative about their products. You would think they would have more product knowledge for an aggressive marketing company like they are. Every inquiry I've made is always followed by 'are you ready to place your order now?'

[dangert]

Did you ask Lin's?

I have found Lin's to be incredibly uninformative about their products. You would think they would have more product knowledge for an aggressive marketing company like they are. Every inquiry I've made is always followed by 'are you ready to place your order now?'

That's true . Today, after one week since their last reply (and no order from my side yet) I have received again their PayPal address...

[Chip]

[brandon]

I have a very large, very thick Lin's kettle, a glass kettle, and a tetusbin.
I boil the last two table side on a non-induction hot plate. I boil the Lin's kettle on my stove top (6 minutes) and transfer it to the table. The electric burner is sufficient for a reboil. An alcohol burner is also sufficient to maintain a boil for a long time on the lowest flame.

[dangert]

I have a very large, very thick Lin's kettle, a glass kettle, and a tetusbin.
I boil the last two table side on a non-induction hot plate. I boil the Lin's kettle on my stove top (6 minutes) and transfer it to the table. The electric burner is sufficient for a reboil. An alcohol burner is also sufficient to maintain a boil for a long time on the lowest flame.

Thanks for the info, brandon! Is your stove top gas, electric or induction?

[brandon]

I have a very large, very thick Lin's kettle, a glass kettle, and a tetusbin.
I boil the last two table side on a non-induction hot plate. I boil the Lin's kettle on my stove top (6 minutes) and transfer it to the table. The electric burner is sufficient for a reboil. An alcohol burner is also sufficient to maintain a boil for a long time on the lowest flame.

Thanks for the info, brandon! Is your stove top gas, electric or induction?

Electric.