I’m planning my future enclosed trailer camper/toy hauler and know that a 2 burner stove would be an important component to include.
This 24” cooktop by Hobsir Hob offers some valuable features at an affordable price. Also includes a scraper, 4 flush mount clips and screws, 4 rubber feet and screws and an Owners’ Manual.
Pros:
Two mounting options: built-in, flush with counter top or on rubber feet for table top use.
9 heat levels
3200 watts high power
Timer
Auto shut-off
Safety lock
Overheat protection
Easy to clean
Easy to operate
Easy to connect to power-Plug and play!
Smooth surface, no buttons or knobs
Competitively priced
1 year warranty
Neutral:
Heavy
Breakable, scratchable, metal transfer from pots and pans possible
Cons:
15 amp circuit may be maxxed out and tripped, limiting use
Only usable if power is present vs. propane stove
Some observations:
I tested the right side briefly, selecting heat level 9, which reached 831.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
I tested the left side burner through all 9 heat levels and gave each heat level time to reach maximum temp, 5-15 minutes. Mostly I measured the center solid core of the starburst design, which seemed to be hotter than the periphery.
Heat Level on Left Burner
1 185.7
2 247.3
3 336.4
4 432.7
5 520.6
6 568.8
7 672.3
8 781.6
9 867.8
The orange glow from the heating element was dim and only barely visible on just the highest heat levels in normal lighting, as opposed to the sellers listing photos on Amazon. If you darken the room you can see it better.
The heat cycles on and off, much as your home stove top does. Level 1 only provided 185.7 degrees Fahrenheit, which surprised me. Will that even simmer a sauce or serve to keep something warm enough? Not sure. Maybe. Otherwise, what good is it? Honest question.
I get it that this was made by non-English speakers. However, it looks to have been rushed to market with several tell-tales.
Four spelling errors right on the stop top, LOL!!!, if you count each instance separately. For example, TIEMR and NO/OFF, instead of TIMER and ON/OFF, haha! Also, bad or weak grammar, with improper capitalization, all printed on the top, visible surface of the stove. Yikes! How embarrassing!
This was kind of shocking to me, and TBH was a red flag, of sorts. What kind of company would not check spelling on the product surface? Either they don’t know what’s correct and don’t want to spend the time and expense to find out or they don’t care. Hmmm…. What else might be “below par” and should I take a risk with something that could be hazardous?
The owners’ manual had lots of errors and some confusing information, even referring to buttons and knobs, which don’t exist, on Page 7. “Turn the knob to the desired temperature…” and “Press the timer button.” Instead of… Select the desired heat level with the + or - controls, or…Press the timer sensor.
The manual offered lots of good suggestions on safety and care. Okey dokey. It also left out a warning to not use an extension cord, or to not defeat the third prong ground with a two prong adapter, which seems like a pretty important oversight. That’s how house fires can occur, usually with space heaters, but could also happen with something that draws this much power. BTW, is it 3200 watts or 2000 watts? The label on the bottom says 1000w + 1000w, so probably 2000 watts, but the sellers’ listing mentions 3200 watts. Notably, I didn’t see any UL Certification Label on the bottom of the unit. Because there is no UL Certification I’ve deducted a star. Buyer Beware!
Bottom Line:
I could see using this at a campground or church gathering outdoors. I think the design and materials are good and may be safe, but I’m not 100% sure. I guess I’m picky.
It works as it should, but I only tested one burner fully. I like the concept and design and know this size may be just right for a whole lot of people.
XANet
Totally Unbiased Reviewer Dude
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Timothy Phoenix
