Induction Hobs

In spite of warnings

by Theknotguy - 2020-04-17 12:01:13

In spite of warnings to the contrary you shouldn't have to worry about induction cooking.  The magnetic field generated isn't that big or that strong so unless you're hugging the induction unit while it's running there shouldn't be any problem.  Of course if you're hugging it while it's running you'll probably have other problems than reaction to the magnetic field.  

There are a lot of warnings out there that have been repeated over an over which makes it hard for pacemaker newbies to figure out what is a real warning and what is something generated by lawyers to reduce potential lawsuits.  

I've run a chain saw that had warnings about pacemakers all over it.  No problems.  Cut down and cut up a 30 foot tree.  Neighbor speculated that if I held the saw over my head and cut in an upward direction it might cause problems with my pacemaker.  I told him if I was stupid enough to run it that way I deserved to have a tree fall on me.  

I've also written on this forum about working in a charity wood shop.  Was cutting Kreg Jig pocket holes using a large 110 volt power drill.  After about 50 holes I got tired and started using my shoulder.  After drilling about another 100 holes I finally figured out I was using my pacemaker side to push the drill and my pacemaker way lying on top of a running 110 volt drill.  "Shouldn't be doing this.", I thought.  But there were no problems with my pacemaker. Same for one of those security systems in a mall store.  Their alarm kept going off as people would walk in and move the security sensor on coats by the door.  I walked in and out with no problems and no reaction from the security system.  

Point I'm trying to make is that these other magnetic fields didn't bother my pacemaker so your indcution unit shouldn't either.  

I've had my pacemaker for six years.  The only thing that has bothered it in those six years was the magnet they used to run the pacemaker checks and any machinery that causes a lot of vibration.  I have an accelerometer in my pacemaker and it's sensitive to motion.  If it sees motion that it thinks is movement it will kick my heart rate up.  Unfortunately that mean reciprocating saws, riding in large empty trucks, riding on specific seats on diesel buses, and  running in rough construction zones with my vehicle will sometimes cause problems.  Running joke at the charity wood shop where I volunteer is that I give all the truck drivers a Roman salute while riding with them because I've found out I can hold my pacemaker with my right hand and it doesn't kick up my heart rate.  

Hope this helps.  Hope your adjustment to your new pacemaker goes well.  
 

Induction Stove

by AgentX86 - 2020-04-17 15:24:02

Medronic says to stay 2 feet away from the grill.  Believe the manufacturer, or not. Depending on your particular situation (you give absolutely no information about your pacemaker or why you needed it), I'd advise various levels of caution.  Induction stoves are not nothing.

Induction Hobs

by Selwyn - 2020-04-18 10:43:04

Yes, the advice is to keep 24 inches between the hob and your pacemaker. In practice this is not difficult, though sometimes leaning towards the back pans on the hob needs caution.

I have used an induction hob for years without any problems. I really appreciate being able to clean the surface and have the instant change in heat when you adjust the setting.  It times and chimes so that if set you cannot forget and leave a pan to burn. You do need pans that will be attracted by a magnet. We used to go around the shops with a magnet to test for suitable pans.

The only problem I ever had was a cracked hob when we dropped a heavy pan onto it! 

Definately the best cooker I have ever used. No problem with the PM if you accept a minor degress of caution.

Induction hobs

by atiras - 2020-04-19 09:41:30

I've been using mine for over two years without a problem (and I'm totally pace-maker dependent until and unless they decide on a heart transplant, but we'll cross that bridge when I can get to it.

24" is about the length of my arm but I'll confess I don't always work at arms length, and it hasn't hurt me yet. As my cardiologist said, don't lie on it while it's on and you'll be fine. 

Induction

by AgentX86 - 2020-04-19 14:48:22

If you make sure the pan is always centered on the "burner" there isn't a problem.  The magnetic field is almost entirely contained in the space between the cooktop and the pan. Pacemaker oversensing has been demonstrated with an off-center pan.  Of couse, with no pan the "burner" shuts off so isn't an issue either.