Electric Gas Hobs

Electric plate Hobs make use of conventional solid electric plates for heating pans and pots and usually fall in the lower end of the price range. So they are a cost-effective hob option and definitely worth a check out. Though these hob types are few and far between nowadays, they are still made and distributed by a few brands including Lloytron. And this review will take you through their E831SS Single Hob which is price tagged at roughly £20 online and carries a decent set of features. Here is a brief review on the product.

Features:

The Lloytron E831SS 1500W Single Hob has a stylish piece of design that can sync with the decor of your kitchen area at home. Made of stainless steel exterior, the durable E831SS is built of a heavy duty single cast iron hot plate of 1500W power in black colour. So that is all about the aesthetic appeal of the unit. The exterior of the electric hob is fully heat resistant as well as corrosion resistant. When it comes to cooking, it is faster than the gas type due to the power of 1500W and that is pretty impressive. There is a thermostat control that looks after how hot the hob gets or in other words, its function is to regulate the temperature of the hot plate.

Variable heat settings:
As with most electric hobs, the hot plate comes with variable heat settings controlled by a thermostat. You can turn the controls to the required settings for a wide range of functions including simmering, boiling and rolling boil. For the sake of safety, there is an overheat protection and this makes the E831SS a very handy tool whether you need it to use it at home, garden, workplace and caravan.

Other features: The Lloytron E831SS hob features a neon power indicator to show when the unit is switched ON. You will find non-slip rubber feet at the base of the electric hob which secures the entire unit in place and offers more stability to it while in operation.

Performance:

We have tried many other hobs as part of our routine testing process only to find that they either take a hell lot of time or stop boiling completely on turning the knob to 2 or 3. In contrast, the Lloytron E831SS boils pretty fast and all it takes is a few minutes of your time. On the flip side, it takes only a few minutes to lessen the boiling on turning the switch from 5 to 2 and that is pretty normal for any hob. All said and done, the E831SS should still do its intended job reasonably well.

Easy to Clean:

Cleaning the Lloytron E831SS is a breeze, provided there is no spillage to harden as you will have to clean it up after every use. All you need to do to keep the surface clean is to wipe the surface making use of a damp cloth.  You may also go for a little bit of washing-up liquid. But make sure you avoid any abrasive cleaners or harsh solvers while cleaning up the surface.

Verdict:

The Lloytron E831SS 1500W Single Hob is worth every penny and if the impressive list of its features is any indication, you will not be able to find a cheaper hob option, though in our hindsight gas hobs are more popular as heat distribution with them is really good. This said every hob type has it own merits and demerits. But for now if you are looking for an electric hob during kitchen alteration or camping, you do have a ready option at hand!

Lloytron E831SS 1500W Table Top Hob – Product Specification Table