saucepans

[hollytree]

Can anyone tell me, please, if the saucepans which you have to use on induction hobs are heavy? As I am thinking of getting an induction hob and will require new saucepans which have to have a magnetic bottoms and I am unable to get out to try them and if they are heavy, as I am an old lady (89), I wouldn't be able to lift them and I will have to think again. Thank you so much. Hollytree

[hc4361]

No, not heavy at all, unless you choose to buy heavier ones.
Mine are average weight, not cheap and nasty lightweight nor cast iron heavy weights.
Easily manageable.
These are mine:
http://www.amazon.co....Pan-Set/dp/B000N5R7ZS

[bednobs]

i don't think the pans have to be magnetic - isn't it the hob that is?

[hc4361]

The hob will only work with saucepans that a magnet will stick to.

[Crasher!]

I know they are heavy but you can't beat Le Cruset, they are dogs! Things really do cook well. A good time to buy them is post Christmas when Debenhams have their sale.

[tufty7]

According to the December Which? reports i have read, le creuset 16cm pan ranked near the bottom and it was 10 times the price and three times the weight , but people liked the looks of them ,
The top ones best buy and value for money were the supermarket own brands Asda , Tesco and Morrisons but you would have to do your own research as to which ones are suitable for an induction hob . coupled with the price difference of £7 vs £70 The choice is yours ........