Topic: Oops!

[George]

The cracks have gone straight through and are creeping towards the other 3 rings as I type.  My hop is kaput.

I agree it doesn't look good but, if it was me, I'd just continue using it, assuming it still works to heat a pan. What type of heating element does the hob use?

[Peripatetic Phil]

I agree it doesn't look good but, if it was me, I'd just continue using it, assuming it still works to heat a pan. What type of heating element does the hob use?

If the cracks have gone right through, not only might it not be strong enough to support the weight of a filled pan, if any liquid were to fall on the glass it could pass right through the crack onto the halogen bulb and cause the latter to explode.  For myself, I most certainly would /not/ use it in its present state.

** Phil.

[goncalo]

I see what you did there bob.... is this your way to convince the missus you must now have a gas range like BIR? well done if that is the case  ;D

[curryhell]

You didn't splash any of that "extra hot" phall sauce on it Rob, did you?  ;D ;D ;D
Seriously, hope it doesn't put you out of action for too long 
As for Richmond "sausages", using the word very loosely, they may once have been good but i most definitely wouldn't touch them, nor Walls which are made by the same manufaurer by the way.  I could tell you stories about their production, but i'd better remain quiet  :-X

[Peripatetic Phil]

As for Richmond "sausages", using the word very loosely, they may once have been good but i most definitely wouldn't touch them, nor Walls which are made by the same manufaurer by the way.  I could tell you stories about their production, but i'd better remain quiet  :-X

Ah well, ignorance is bliss -- not only do I enjoy them fresh-cooked in a butter-laden sandwich, or cold with mustard, I also eat them raw :  usually at least two out of a packet of eight end up in my gut uncooked ...

** Phil.

[Kashmiri Bob]

Managed to make a largish pan of staff/trad lamb bhuna last night on my camping cooker.  Awesome curry, but I will need my hob back pretty soon.

Appreciate any advice on a gas hob.  Seem to be generally less expensive than electric halogen, which is good news as I'll have to get a fitter to run a gas pipe into the kitchen. The good lady has decreed that it will need to be another Smeg, to match the oven underneath.  Thinking about this one.  4 kW burner.  Not too sure about the big knobs though; might get in the way?

http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/pgf64-4/smeg-pgf644-4-burner-gas-hob?refsource=apadwords&crtag=APD&gclid=CNOM2d_kmrkCFfIPtAodIWUAnw#maindesc

Rob     

[Garp]

I've got a Neff one with knobs at the side, which is good. They also do stanless steel

[chewytikka]

I'd go for one of these if it has to be SMEG and if you can cut a bigger hole in the worktop.
http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/pgf95-4/smeg-pgf954-classic-5-burner-gas-hob
Looks solid, ideal for curry pan banging.
cheers Chewy

[Kashmiri Bob]

Get some in the pan.  you know you want to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-H8ZtZEiw

I like the thin ones best.

Rob 

[Kashmiri Bob]

Every cloud has a silver lining.  Was telling the chef at my local TA about my hob mishap and cooking on a camper stove, and he invited me to a kitchen today preparing food for 800 guests.  A Bengali wedding.  Not been back long. Had a great time and stuffed myself with incredible food.  I also came home with a little doggie bag for supper tonight.  Will post a few pics later.  I promise you will laugh when you see these.   

Also looks like I may be cooking on gas in the near future. 

Thinks are looking up.

Rob