Induction Stovetop in Camper Van - How Much Power Will You Use?
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Күн бұрынI am very glad I went with an induction stovetop/cooktop rather than a gas or propane stove!
There is something special about knowing you're utilizing energy from the sun and from driving to cook your food. Energy consumption is a big consideration when you rely on induction to cook in the van life, but I have found a way to make it work quite comfortably.
It was also a huge benefit to be able to avoid drilling an extra hole in the van (if I were to have gone with propane, I'd have had to vent it properly). Space is also limited so avoiding the use of a giant propane canister was a plus.
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So, how much energy does it take to cook with an induction stovetop in my van build? Well, here are a few useful benchmarks to give you an idea. Overall, I've been very happy with my setup using electricity instead of gas/propane!
It took about 15-minutes and 18 amp-hours of energy to boil 32 ounces of water.
It took about 6-minutes and 8 amp-hours of energy to boil enough water for a cup of coffee.
It took about 12-minutes and 9 amp-hours to fry 4 eggs over hard.
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@gailruge2564 5 күн бұрын
My husband and I are building our new (well it's a 2019) but it's new to us Dodge Ram Promaster and I'm getting lots of great ideas from watching other people build theirs. I want an induction cook top and we're going with an all- in- one micro convection, grill and air fryer to save space. I cooked with micro-convection instead of my stove for many years and I loved it. Thanks for the tips.
@Drmikekuna 7 ай бұрын
A few years back, I put a portable induction burner in my van and never looked back. The burner was portable, but I mounted it to my counter, so it took up space (it was not recessed). This year, I rebuilt my kitchen with a friend's help. The burner is now in a pull-out drawer. I absolutely love cooking via a flame-free device that I power with solar panels. It is just cool. I usually have enough solar to cook, but I also have a little butane burner for emergencies (no sun) or when I want to cook something greasy outside.
@fredeLN 2 жыл бұрын
When you are talking about "induction specific pans" it is actually many that is compatible because your pan just need to be magnetic. Most pure iron, cast iron, steel and some stainless steel works
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
something I didn't realize until later! I think the larger category IS the compatible pans while the incompatible ones makeup a much smaller grouping.
@Adam-en4zm 2 жыл бұрын
"DIY Fire Hazard" made me chuckle. Good info, I think I'm gonna go induction on my boat. I also agree that working around the limitations is kind of fun, plus I love the simplicity of it!
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
ahah I am glad someone got that. I always hoped someone in a parkinglot with a van of their own would see that... I hope your boat install went well!
@Adam-en4zm 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke Cheers man! Happy travels!
@theponderosa3489 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. We’re looking at a small motor home that has an induction cook top. This video really helps me out. Thanks.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
Of course! Glad to help. I think if your motorhome has DC2DC / isolator charging off the alternator and 200-400amp hour capacity you should have no trouble at all :)
@markedmonds6629 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I wanted to hear.. Cheers for the Vlog
@davidfrost4669 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Video!!! 🤩 exactly what I was looking for. Very informative and thoughtfully presented! You make amazing videos. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
ahh thank you david. Super appreciate encouragement / feedback like that.
@drewbennettphoto 6 ай бұрын
Great video mate!
@dekaOsiris 2 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, the exact test I wanted to see!! Cheers from Aus!
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
love to hear it! cheers
@zepster2006 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed on all 3 counts
@greenkid336600 2 жыл бұрын
6:45 based on the numbers you've provided, you should be fine on solar alone under full-sun conditions Capacity used to cook: (18Ah (pasta water) + 8Ah (coffee) + 9Ah (eggs)) * 12V = 420Wh Even assuming your panels are performing at 50% of their stated capacity, that's 400W * 50% = 200W, which means you should fully recharge in 420Wh / (200W) = 2.1 hours
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
and most days it worked perfectly just like that! Sadly a lot of days the panels would be dirty or partially blocked or the sun would go away for a while or I would cook pasta AND vegetables etc. But, on the good days, the best of days, I'd set my crockpot up and leave it running all day in full sunshine while I skied in order to come back to full batteries and a van that smells of lemon garlic chicken :)
@billydagenham 2 жыл бұрын
this is incredibly helpful, thank you
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
super glad to hear it!
@charlesmoman 3 жыл бұрын
Good topic choice! More of these will draw new viewers - I'm sure you are doing lots of tagging to help. People like to be taught the basics.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
I like making these too because they were what I was searching for before / while building the van! Looking forward to making lots more :)
@frankgochnour5783 10 ай бұрын
i do not own a van but thought about if i ever could get a van i would like the induction cooktop all i know is this old man needs to find a second job if i ever want to own a van. just started watching your youtube channel. keep up the good work
@AJourneyOfYourSoul 3 жыл бұрын
This is really good information. Very helpful, thanks.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
super glad to hear it! I was afraid of induction when I first started so hopefully this will help inform some people who are on the fence.
@fryadfayaq5342 3 жыл бұрын
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@arminius301 Жыл бұрын
Awesome informative video, thanks! That's a clear endorsement for induction for the Argosy my son and I are gutting and renovating together. Thought about getting rid of as much propane appliances as possible (keeping the frig hookup and water heater hookup). Already chucked the old LP stove and oven. Who really bakes cookies while boondocking? We'll use a toaster oven for miscellaneous usage run by two DIY CALB LiFePo4 solar power generators and solar.
@runpurebloodrun2355 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@brianellis2274 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you Jeremiah... subscribed.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
very glad to hear it!
@AndrewDiMola 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting on potato planning would like more on this
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
potato planning is the new channel name I am considering
@alexihigh5190 3 жыл бұрын
Nice walk through. Good jokes. What more could you want!
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Alexi! :) that's what I was going for ;)
@syzygysyzygy8332 2 жыл бұрын
Remember that one time in '88 when your stand too close friend tried to explain something important to him in too low a voice at that regrettable concert? Wow this video brings me back...
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
hahah touche that was a great comment
@syzygysyzygy8332 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke Those eggs did look perfect, I mean jealousy invoking - thanks for the video I know you put work into it and I did learn from it. Sometimes the low hanging fruit is too easy to resist for a trolly twerp like myself...
@corvusstrang9558 3 жыл бұрын
Love that you named your power system DIY Fire Hazard.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
I am SO glad someone noticed that haha. I actually changed it after opening the app around the country and seeing so many other victron systems near me (all on bluetooth). So, thought I'd distinguish myself / my van
@alexander255110 3 жыл бұрын
I caught that too! I was like LOL
@caessen 2 жыл бұрын
I am curious about the fold away fan on your van wall, also great video that really eliminates a lot of the techno speak and just gives a down to earth demonstration of how much battery drain an induction stove draws. We have a 200 a/h battery system with a 200 watt solar panel set up. Just ordered a 2000-watt pure sine inverter and am shopping for an induction tabletop unit. This was very helpful.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an amazing setup! Have you thought about alternator battery to battery charger too? So you can charge while driving? Highly recommend. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fb2hmqmLvsq8p6M.html this is the video for the fan! also highly recommend... super energy efficient, simple but sufficient. Easy to install.
@TrustNotMyHeart 3 жыл бұрын
This was great.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed / found it to be useful!
@forecastboy 3 жыл бұрын
This was helpfull thanks!
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
glad to hear it! I figured it would be nice to have as a rough gauge since I was searching for a video like this before I made the decision to go with induction in the van.
@stef2282 2 жыл бұрын
great vid. Ive been looking at doing this for a while rather than using Gas etc
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
I hope it was helpful!
@RustyCas999 Жыл бұрын
A “P3 Kill A Watt” meter (Amazon $30) plugs into any outlet and allows you to measure actual kWh over any time period (also amps, voltage, etc). Very handy for measuring 120V loads.
@openyoureyes3969 2 жыл бұрын
They cool down fast which is a plus. Also if you cook outside you don't have to worry about wind.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
the cooling down aspect was amaaaazing and especially so for van life where I might cook then need to drive soon after. Great points.
@OurRetiredLife 3 жыл бұрын
I started saying, "Yay! Jeremiah has a sponsor!" and couldn't figure out why Alex was laughing (at first). Our plan for our future van is also no propane, just an Insta-pot-like cooker for our meals.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
hahah you are not alone. So many people thought I had my first sponsor. I actually just ordered a crockpot! I kept watching Foresty Forest cook amazing meals with his crockpot and finally was convinced to give it a try for more diversity in the area of my rather poor meal cooking abilities...
@OurRetiredLife 3 жыл бұрын
A possibility may be that dinner can be cooking even while you're driving. Not sure if that's feasible, but we talk about giving that a try.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
@@OurRetiredLife that was one of the major appeals to me. I bought a crockpot that SHOULD fit inside my sink snuggly (which is right next to the AC outlet)...once I get a chance to go pick up my mail I will put the cooking while driving thing to the test. Unfortunately, it means I will have to always have the sink empty of dirty dishes...I suppose I should be more on top of those guys anyway.
@kittycat1302 Жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke Maybe “fortunately”? 😉 I wanted to say that my husband bought me a crockpot that he found at a yard sale for my birthday last year. Here’s what’s really cool about it: it has the type of plug you can use in a cigarette lighter outlet. I’ve had my camper van for about six months now. So, I’m still pretty new to the lifestyle. I bought my van unfinished and have been working to get it road ready. I just got my small solar operation going and my “control panel” (not sure that’s what it’s called). It has the switches for the things that are already connected to the solar as well as two USB outlets AND (she finally gets to the point) *there is the cigarette lighter type of outlet on it.* I haven’t tried it yet, but I am really psyched to have a crockpot that can operate directly off the solar. It’s a nice medium size also and will fit in my sink. Happy Trails and Happy Camping cooking to you.
@nothanksmate 2 жыл бұрын
Good one.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@adon8672 2 жыл бұрын
It would have been better if you were measuring watt hours instead of amp hours. In that way you'd be measuring actual amount of energy used and the values will be relevant to other people whose batteries might be operating at different voltages.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the tip! A few people pointed that out and I didnt even know enough to know the difference at the time of making this. But, lesson learned
@coffeedollsvp 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of wood is that stove on?
@joselito7776 6 ай бұрын
Word of caution that is not emphasized enough when cooking with induction: your system has to have proper gauge wires from the battery to the inverter AND the connections must be tight. At over 50 amps current draw, too thin wires and/or loose connection will cause the wires to heat up and if left alone, WILL cause a fire.
@jmd627 2 жыл бұрын
This is just to share my experience and to educate others. I have lived mobile since 2016 in several vehicles. I have settled no a truck and truck camper. First I appreciate the time you took to create the video, I appreciated the info. I would like to ask for everyone considering mobile living, how much your total solar system ? I buy campers for about $500-$2000 max. I then live in then for one year or so then resell for a profit. I only buy campers with working propane fridges and stoves. I have found propane for $1-3.25/gallon On average 2 x 8 gallon bottles will last me about a month. That is will fridge and freezer on medium and cooking/coffee making etc 2-3 times a day. So that would calculate to about $16-$52 per month. But let’s even double that to be fair $32-$104/month. That’s about $192-$624/yr on low end and $384-$1248/yr on extreme high end. So after say one year the camper would cost $692 on low end and $3248/yr on extreme high end and this includes cost of living space. Yes I know cost truck isn’t factored in to this but truck prices depending on your capabilities in fixing it varies. Would like to know how your costs compare. Thanks
@nickhayley 2 жыл бұрын
You live in them for a year and make a profit? Is this the norm to use something and profit from it?
@KBDProductionsTV 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
very glad to be useful :)
@bernardcharlesworth9860 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video can go completely propane free
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
and save a lot of space!
@danielnicholls6868 Жыл бұрын
how low a power draw can it go to heat a pot of water to help keep the van warm?
@sabaahmadimohamad808 3 жыл бұрын
Very very Beautiful
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Even informative videos can be pleasing to the eye, I think :)
@sabaahmadimohamad808 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@worldtraveler419 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I understand your points for induction and propane, but at the end of the day....that's a LOT of energy usage for one meal. I knew it was going to be a lot, but that was quite alarming. A few cloudy days of boondocking and you're screwed.
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
something that happened more than once haha - rainy days on norcal's coast....
@fatarsemonkey 8 ай бұрын
What cookware are you using?
@chuckcarter7864 23 күн бұрын
Does your lithium battery fully charge just using an isolator off your alternator?
@ashtwenty12 2 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, when you make a cup of tea, you'd use this hop too, or would you get a dedicated kettle for this? Ps I know 12V is supper slow, but not sure about power use though
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
I think getting a dedicated kettle for that type of thing would probably be best...I just didnt want to add an extra thing to the van since storage was limited AND i am typically pretty minimalistic when it comes to utensils / appliances etc.
@laurengoulet6821 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the background music, for what it's worth! Lol thank you for sharing this - I'll be building out a van in the next year and am very nervous about the electric part of the build but feel super against using propane for all of the reasons you mentioned. Do you have a video expanding on how you charge your batteries from your alternator?
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
hahah thank you! That music got a lot of hate! Here is my video on my battery isolator charging system: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-pebF51tmwZHU.html I would highly encourage you to do the research and then just take a stab at creating the electrical setup yourself!! I had NO CLUE what I was doing and yet... it all worked out.. this is my video for the electrical system and in the description there is a written breakdown of what I did: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNBod9qh3K7ed4k.html I hope this helps! I believe in you! let me know if you have questions :)
@shadowfire77 6 ай бұрын
Can you cook two things at the same time? How big inverter do you have for that? I was thinking about an induction stove but geez it draws alot when like boiling pasta + frying veggies/meat at the same time.
@FullSunshineDreams 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video or any info on how you charge your batteries via driving? I have heard of that system but I don't exactly understand how it is wired or set up
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-pebF51tmwZHU.html this is the system i went with! Worked wonderfully well. It does wear your car battery down more quickly but I would still highly recommend. :)
@CasLaz 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for making this, we are going to go with induction cooktop in our van build as-well, would you say 200 amp hour batteries is enough? We were thinking about getting at least 300 or maybe even 400 for two of us + lots of electronics to charge (working remote on the road).
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
I would definitely go with 400 if you have the space and the funds. I cook fairly simple meals for ONE and that already pushes the system to it's brink (when I'm being liberal with my usage and started at 100% SOC). If you had 400 I think you would have very little trouble making it work. I would DEFINITELY get a good isolator hookup (mine is 140a and I love it so much. Wouldnt change a thing). Also, possibly look into a crockpot :) I just added that little magical thing into my life and I am a changed (single, terrible cook of a) man.
@sun-sea-solar Жыл бұрын
In the UK you need at least 600ah of battery and about 600 watt
@darkmoon8425 2 жыл бұрын
thats sounds good which one use a small electricity. electric cooker or this induction cooker brother?
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
I have not tested an electric cooker! But I think at some point I will since I am thinking about building another rig (smaller, more compact).
@marcuslucas4814 3 жыл бұрын
Hey. What’s the cool fan in the back. Can you send a link. Thank you
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
I love that fan! Use it every single day. (A lot of other people have it as well) Its a Caframo (amzn.to/3kYkQxs). I went with the elite (tinyurl.com/y2llvjjn) but I think the only reason was because I figured the lifespan of the elite would be longer than the non-elite.
@wheresvali191 2 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Where on earth do find a sub 2500W Induction stove? The one you showed is not available in Europe and I'm desperate haha :)
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
haha I am sorry to hear that!! I loved my little cooktop... I have no clue what an equivalent would be in Europe :/
@vivcas1 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you please let us know the make of the electric stove top you've used. Also is it hardwired or plugged in to your inverter?
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
Of course I can! Here is the stove: amzn.to/3atMfnG I plugged it directly into one of the AC outlets on the side of the inverter.
@thingle Жыл бұрын
I am planning on buying a used RV. These all come with gas heating and stove top. However, I really want to convert it to have a few kWh of LiFePo4 batteries, solar, heat pump and induction stove. Don't want to be buying gas all the time. The gas also takes up a lot of space (as you said) that I could use for battery storage. Only issue I see is during winter I need a diesel heater and also something that protects the batteries from being charged when too cold.
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
Yeah the cold was a hard problem to wrestle with with these batteries.... there were times I was dead in the water with a cold van that let the batteries drain and then therefore could not power the heater.... Some of the new lithium batteries do come with self heating systems though...
@hamishconstruction 2 жыл бұрын
We have a short class A (22") RV and I removed my FAU and old roof AC to install a 9000 mini-split that runs on 120v, heats and AC in one, SEER21, and did installed large instant gas water heater, and will remove my 4 burner cook-top (no oven) and install a one gas burner and one induction cook-top. I see no reason to remove the propane tank as it works and is backup. I also installed a small catalytic heater if needed. still have the microwave oven and InstantPot. that is my life at 80yrs..
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
wowo! now THAT is a setup. I love to see great rigs like that.
@johnglad5 Жыл бұрын
These cooktops need a pure sine wave inverter. Amazon has a1500 wattmodel I watched a KZfaq use for $145.00. That 2200 watt this gent uses is $349.00. Hope this is useful. Btw, nice setup all around. Dont need to vent a propane stove. Without solar just run vehicles engine when cooking. God bless
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
good tip!
@alexander255110 3 жыл бұрын
Really loving how your channel is growing! Alex C
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
long way to go! But happy for everyone following along so far :)
@alutious 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Ty!. How about 2-3 strips of bacon? That cooks slower.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
bacon would have been a great idea to test!
@ColtonLoberg Жыл бұрын
Thank you, also propane fumes have long term negative health effects.
@demonhogo 5 ай бұрын
i wish you used watt hours instead of amp hours. How many volts is your system? Wh are consistent. My ecoflow delta pros are 48v which i assume is totally different than your system.
@OneMan. 2 жыл бұрын
LOL I actually just watched water boil, where has my life gone He He :)
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
haha i filmed and edited myself boiling water for several hours haha you havnt fallen as far as I have !
@menglandau 2 жыл бұрын
So it takes 18Ah to boil the water, but then you boil the pasta for 12-15 minutes. So how much power are you using for that?
@thefingerlesscommentator8096 2 жыл бұрын
i am interested in the induction coock too for my overland rig , how mutch it consume in the winter using two time a day when its raining or cloudy day with longer coock thats my biggest concern about this i am italian and i like to cook well evrywear
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
It consumes quite a lot of energy! If you do not have enough battery storage (maybe more than 3-400ah) then you likely won't last more than 1-2 days of cooking without power input (driving and charging via alternator or solar or plugging in via shore power). I preferred it and enjoyed it vs using gas but you have to be conscious of how much energy you are using and charging etc.. it is like a game you have to play constantly.
@thefingerlesscommentator8096 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke i think i stuck With the gas for now and save monet for good battery pack maybe in the future when tec advance more . thanks for the answer
@RapIsWack Жыл бұрын
How many batteries does he have? Did I miss it?
@argjendsalihu905 Жыл бұрын
@Jeremiah Luke so when u use a small light to sleep at night for how long can u run the lights btw this video was so helpful love the way u eat them eggs u maked me do some for myself haha respecy
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
I don't remember the light lifetime with battery... but those LED puck lights are so efficient I think I could run them all night.
@keepsmiling1484 Жыл бұрын
As a matter of interest, if you don’t have gas, how do you heat water fro washing etc?
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
no hot water for washing!! Cold mornings over and over! Cold water to get the heart pumpin for the day.
@timmorrissey3713 2 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same stove, renogy 3000watt inverter and running this stove on a 20amp breaker. However when I start up the inverter and the stove has its “startup surge” it trips the GFCI. Please help!!!
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
Is the stove plugged directly into the inverter or into the outlet? First thought is to try a larger breaker. 20a is about 240 watts which is really only enough to run the stove on the lowest setting (if even that). I had a 100a+ breaker between the batteries and the inverter (which the stove was plugged directly into). I only tripped it once when i was running both stoves at once on high...
@timmorrissey3713 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke I’ve tried direct plug Into the inverter and also off the breaker 20a, 30a etc. The problem repeats on any scenario. It’s the surge power on the stoves internal start up the moment it’s plugged in that’s effecting the inverter. If I use any other smaller draw item I don’t have the issue. Do you know of a resister or maybe a voltage regulator that would reduce the initial startup surge? Can you do a video on your Elecrical set start to end of system?
@hamishconstruction 2 жыл бұрын
Add a 2nd outlet next to your exciting outlet with out a GFCI replace exciting ...
@MastaSquidge 2 жыл бұрын
I assume when you state you are at X amp hours that is at 12 volts nominal? Watt hours would be a nicer metric to use for people using higher voltage systems, like 24/36/48 volts.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
see, this is proof I really have very little idea what I am doing! But, yes you are correct (I believe). Thank you for the heads up. I appreciate that.
@MastaSquidge 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke never too late to learn man
@soolleigh4442 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! A video about using an induction stovetop in a vanbuild. I already have a couple of them and thought I'd love to include it in my plans, but have been disheartened as it wasn't showing up much anywhere (assumed this meant people were ruling it out for good reasons). I also love pasta, and was wondering about the pasta test (and how you cook pasta). You mentioned bringing enough water to a boil to make pasta, but didn't mention that you continued boiling it during the cooking time. Do you just get it up to temperature and then let the pasta set in there with the lid on? Or do you put the pasta in while you bring it to a boil, stirring now and then, and are a fan of the al dente pasta? (I like mine overcooked.) Thanks for sharing the kind of information that will help all of us make great plans!
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
HA! This is so funny. I did not even realize I left out the actual COOKING part of the pasta hahah. I do continue to boil the water after the pasta is put in (after the boil is reached). And I do also like it al dente. So, I would say it takes another 30% of the energy it took to bring it to a boil to finish the pasta. Not nearly as much as it takes to bring the water to a boil to begin with though. I was in a similar position with you when choosing between propane / induction...I am so glad I went with induction though. It feels super amazing to know I am using the energy I've generated from driving or harvested from the solar. I would highly encourage looking into crockpot setup too! That in combo with my induction is just perfect. I will set the crockpot up to cook chicken or a roast all day (while I ski or surf or drive - if there is enough sun, the 400 watts of solar almost perfectly offset the crockpot on low), and then sauté something on the stove and combine the two for a good meal :) Hope this helps :)
@rrezartbeqa83 2 жыл бұрын
How much clearance did you leave for airflow at the bottom?
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
at the bottom of what exactly?
@rrezartbeqa83 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke is there a clearance requirement between the bottom of the cooktop and anything inside the cabinet?
@ormondnorthup26 2 жыл бұрын
What is the brand of the induction cooktop?
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
Empava!
@matsv201 2 жыл бұрын
If you use a router you can get the cocktop all the way down, not having it raised even a little bit
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
ohhh that is a great idea... that would have been beautiful. Next time!
@matsv201 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke we done it here in our home both for the cock top as well as the sink. It really saves the cock top from getting the Corners chiped
@matsv201 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke Might want to ad is that i made the cut 10mm larger than the cocking top, then filled it around with black high temperature silicon. Making it both descreate as well as work well. We have had it for 6 years now and have had no problem with neither the silicon or the wood being stained. Despite having hot pots over both
@thomaswhitten2537 2 жыл бұрын
Actually you do not have to use specially made pots and pans. Copper and Aluminum will not work. Anything ferrous will work so cast iron, stainless steel, high carbon steel will work just fine. Anything a refrigerator magnet will stick to will work. So try the magnet on pans you already have before you buy anything new and/or buy an induction burner. Chances are you'll be alright with most of your pans. 😃
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
just using the word "ferrous" is above my pay grade so I defer to your wisdom here!t thank you for sharing.
@drlove994 2 жыл бұрын
Is amp hours the same as watt hours?
@johnnyfearlesszrx 2 жыл бұрын
No. Amp hours, is how many amps are used over an hour, you need to multiply amps by volts to get watt hours. e.g. Using 10 amps from a 12 volt battery for 1 hour would use 10 amp hours from the battery but that would have used 120 watt hours. Watt hours is the correct way to measure power used as amp hours is only useful if you know the battery voltage used. Around 90% of a lithium battery is usable capacity but the usable capacity of a lead acid leisure battery is 50%. Using more than that will reduce battery life significantly. One more thing to remember, when you pull a heavy load from a battery it will give a lot less than it's normal useable capacity. A bit like driving a car fast will reduce MPG.
@drlove994 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyfearlesszrx ❤️
@rcmen231 2 жыл бұрын
induction cookware only have to be magnetic. very simple
@treelinehugger 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone with very slight hearing loss will find it extremely difficult to understand what you are saying because the foreground music overwhelms your background words. I couldn't finish the video.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
one of my many mistakes in making videos!
@davidfrost4669 2 жыл бұрын
I turned on subtitles. It worked great for me. Thanks for the awesome content!
@truckandtea Жыл бұрын
Why mine won’t work with my 2000 watt inverter? It works at home not in my truck. Any one know any solution
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
Wish I could help! I am not sure what your issue is :/
@truckandtea 11 ай бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke no problem man. I sent it bk bought another type less power
@georgeclaytonwall 2 жыл бұрын
You need only check the magnetism of your cookware, and it needs a flat bottom, that is all; no need for special cookware.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
good point!
@novacolonel5287 2 жыл бұрын
Ah alone are not a very good unit for amount of energy because on itself it's not very telling. I assume you're running a 12V system, translating to 480 Wh of electric energy for what you did, which is reasonable. With 400 Wp you may get 1 KWh of electricity on a regular day, so this should let you cook daily. Add in the battery buffer and you've got a really solid system. Props!
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
ahh so i have learned after much time! I really had (/still have) no clue what I was doing... so surprised more things did not burn 😂
@novacolonel5287 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke Wow, you reply to comments to a year-old video, I'm impressed. I also very much like your style! Your provisional fire hazard machine seems to work pretty well!
@diver0129 3 жыл бұрын
Now imagine you live on a sail boat and while you're sailing, you're turning the prop on your electric drive motor which is charging your batteries without burning fuel of any kind.
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! That combined with the solar I already have setup, a far more sustainable combo!
@chasp_0784 7 ай бұрын
We’re gonna boil 32 oz or about a quarter of a gallon 😂
@Sea1fly Жыл бұрын
I don’t care which fast gas or induction more electricity to how little gas
@_gatsby 3 жыл бұрын
a cheap electric kettle boils water in about 60 seconds.. (i actually use a collapsible one at home, because it is SO fast and effective ad boiling water for my drip over coffee)
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
ohh that is amazing! I wonder how much power it requires to do that so fast?
@_gatsby 3 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke it says on the bottom 110v, 470-800 watts
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
@@_gatsby ohh that isn't bad at all! I just got a blender (which has been changing my life) maybe I should look into just a water heater.
@_gatsby 3 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke ..we could use a vanlife blender video... smooties? soup? yogurt? ..i am Very down with the grilled cheese's and the egg sammies.. so lets see what kinda blender game you have :) :)
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
@@_gatsby hahah I have always said I do not know how to cook....but now im thinking I need to at least admit I know some basics. I do make a mean grilled cheese..
@primary-user Жыл бұрын
4 overcooked eggs with no bread or bacon?! 😲😭
@JohnLaFosse 2 ай бұрын
I use an infrared cooktop so I don’t have to use special cookware and it’s safer for reproductive health.
@Sea1fly Жыл бұрын
That’s like running microwave ugh
@77quagmire Жыл бұрын
your info is wrong about the pots and pans and planning how to drive around enough so I can cook my food sounds like a nightmare lmao. induction cook top is deffs off the list.
@yourmamalikesmacncheese Жыл бұрын
Just to be clear a typical 20lb. propane cylinder will last WAY WAY WAY more than a week. And when you need more, you can either refill or exchange.
@iamlove5325 3 жыл бұрын
proPANE!
@JeremiahLuke 3 жыл бұрын
indubitably
@davidfrost4669 2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂😅 Hey! That’s my word 🤨
@Jayda08 Ай бұрын
You didn't specify what wattage the stovetop was set to. So the information is unclear and leaves too many questions.
@ronniekray6918 Жыл бұрын
You look just like whistling diesel
@JeremiahLuke Жыл бұрын
haha i take that as a compliment
@blackmagic8115 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad about the music.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
it really is a controversial issue
@sevenmiller9042 2 жыл бұрын
Video is to dream out drawn I mean
@octoma 2 жыл бұрын
I miss the old quirky guy on KZfaq, that gave a cheesy intro, then got straight to the point.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
can I put that description on my resume? or my tombstone. either one will work for me
@octoma 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke LOL, It would be both.
@nickhayley 2 жыл бұрын
I'd highly recommend alternatives to eggs. 👍
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
so would my doctor!
@anastasiahopkinson5676 3 жыл бұрын
Bad choice of music
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
sometimes its not as good as other times! I try my best tho :)
@jeffpsaila4647 2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to view this but the awful background music put me off.
@JeremiahLuke 2 жыл бұрын
always learning from my mistakes!
@tifa4034 2 жыл бұрын
You're a joke. You decided not to take in quality information because of music preference ? You obviously dont want to hear what this guys has to say.
@tifa4034 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahLuke I also liked the music.
@macairtuber 29 күн бұрын
The music is so annoying. Had to quit watching
@loloverland Жыл бұрын
can you talk even faster to sound even smarter?
@JeremiahLuke 11 ай бұрын
definitely a nervous habit!
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