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[-] filcuk@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago

Average stove gets to around 350°C. Electric can go to 900. Gas up to 2000, depending on the mixture used.

[-] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

Wouldn't gas just liquefy the pot in that case?

[-] filcuk@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago

I think gas is less efficient in heat transfer, but electric does melt aluminium pots (if dry).

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