Can I magnetize pots and pans that are older? I have a new induction burner and I have no desire to replace all my kitchen pan.
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Can I magnetize pots and pans that are older? I have a new induction burner and I have no desire to replace all my kitchen pan.
You can check the answer of the people under the question at Quora “magnetic bottom cookware“
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Magnetism isn’t the problem. Iron content is. Induction burners work by.. INDUCTION. Meaning that an electic current is created in the pot via a copper coil under the surface of the burner and it’s the iron in the pot that resists that current that causes the pot to heat up. Copper and aluminum are good conductors of electricity and have very little electrical resistance, so don’t work well on induction cooktops. Cast iron and stainless steel pots work beautifully.
You can “cheat” and place an iron/steel based disc on your cooktop that WILL heat up and then place your non-iron-based pots and pans on top of that disc to cook in them if you really don’t want to replace a copper, aluminum or other non iron-based pan but it will not heat up as quickly or as efficiently.
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Some “Steel” objects (Pans) can be Magnetized, be aware that there’s some Stainless Steels that are Non Magnetic or that have very little Magnetic signature, 304 Stainless is one of those that I mentioned.
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I suggest that you replace your pots and pans or replace your cook-top:
Perhaps you would like this:
All-clad set Amazon.com: All-Clad D3 Tri-Ply Bonded Cookware Set, Pots and Pans Set, 10 Piece, Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel, Silver: Kitchen & Dining
A pasta pot: Amazon.com: All-Clad E414S6 Stainless Steel Pasta Pot and Insert Cookware, 6-Quart, Silver: Kitchen & Dining
A cast iron skillet: Amazon.com: Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet. Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder.: Kitchen & Dining
An egg/omelette pan: Amazon.com: T-fal C51705 ProGrade Titanium Nonstick Thermo-Spot Dishwasher Safe PFOA Free with Induction Base Fry Pan Cookware, 10-Inch, Black: Kitchen & Dining
All these will be less than $1000. There will be some advantages: The cook-top is easy to clean. Water will boil faster. Notwithstanding I prefer gas. It is easier to control.
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It has nothing to do with how old your cookware is, it depends on the material that it’s made from. It should also have a flat bottom for best performance. If it’s warped or wobbly, it’s not going to work well.
If your cookware is stainless steel, you should be fine. If it’s aluminum, it’s not going to work unless it has a stainless steel disk on the bottom.
If a magnet sticks to the bottom of your cookware, it’s probably fine. If a magnet doesn’t stick, you’re going to need to go shopping. There’s absolutely nothing you can do to your aluminum cookware that will make a magnet stick to it.
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