[Bambi]

The "noise" on my cooktop is a gentle hum- much less noisy than my microwave. Not too many people refuse to use a cell phone or to have a microwave in their homes because of "dangers". I am sure they are out there, but there is "danger" in almost everything we do. I use my gas range rarely because I hate cleaning the grids and taking the thing apart. The induction range cooks cleaner, faster and does not pollute the air with un used gas. No energy is wasted. I bought it as an experiment after learning that chefs in restaurants love it. My neighbors are amazed that it boils water in about a minute or less. Yes, in a power failure I would put my old fashion coffee pot on the gas range or outside on the grill. I have to have my coffee. I was lucky that many of my old SS pots work on it but I was so impressed that I bought a whole new set so every pan can be used on any type of range. The induction top has a timer so I can put a pot of soup on simmer and not worry. With the optional converter disk, any type of pan can be used. It converts to radiant heat like an electric stove top. Maximum weight limit, I think, is 25 lbs but I don't anticipate cooking that much pasta soon. I am not promoting that everyone should rush out and buy one - I am just glad that I did.