I've got somewhat of a perplexing situation.
I had picked up a 44qt bayou classic to use for induction brewing because I had read reports that it was magnetic. The one I received was in no way magnetic, but when I tested it on my 1800W Max Burton 6200 induction cooktop it worked quite well. I'm glad that it works, but I'm curious to find out why. This kettle is only 0.8mm thick and I've read that if the metal is thin enough it doesn't have to be magnetic, but I have no idea why. So, I'm looking for a bit of clarification here.
I'm still within the return period so I'd also like to know if induction is an all-or-nothing sort of thing or if I'm likely losing a fair bit of heating efficiency buy using this kettle.
Kettle:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXHKMC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I had picked up a 44qt bayou classic to use for induction brewing because I had read reports that it was magnetic. The one I received was in no way magnetic, but when I tested it on my 1800W Max Burton 6200 induction cooktop it worked quite well. I'm glad that it works, but I'm curious to find out why. This kettle is only 0.8mm thick and I've read that if the metal is thin enough it doesn't have to be magnetic, but I have no idea why. So, I'm looking for a bit of clarification here.
I'm still within the return period so I'd also like to know if induction is an all-or-nothing sort of thing or if I'm likely losing a fair bit of heating efficiency buy using this kettle.
Kettle:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXHKMC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
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