Do you have or thinking of getting a gas stove?
U.S. considers gas stove ban. Will Canada? | CTV News
U.S. considers gas stove ban. Will Canada? | CTV News
Gas Stoves
- Thread starter Darts
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More downtown Toronto mentality that doesn't work outside the city.
Probably the fatty food in the pan. Gas lit stoves also more a dangerous fire hazard.. especially for E.I. women
Our stove is electric but sure somebody somewhere will find a danger/risk in that as well.
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I prefer a gas stove over electric. Infact I hate temperature control in an electric stove.
Why specifically dangerous for EI women? Are you EI?
I was actually having this conversation with a firefighter a few months back as he was explaining the toxins, etc. that get on their jackets/pants and the hazard of tracking the garbage into their living quarters. We spoke about the exhaust 'eating' systems inside the truck bays which then lead to a discussion over the huge natural gas stove in their kitchen... He agreed that the gas stove ban will come. I believe gas stoves will go by the wayside if not be banned outright. Burnt food particulate cannot be removed, but the junk coming off of the natural gas burn can be.
I choose an electric stove just to eliminate any potential gas leaks.
Makes sense. Condo or apartment with 300 units. All with gas stoves. Pilot lights going out. Thermocouples plugged with grease. Forgetful/drunk/elderly/ stupid residents forgetting to turn the gas off. What could go wrong?
No Ontario condos with gas ranges have pilot lights. All electronic ignition. Thermocouples are sealed units and do not get "plugged up".
The primary danger with gas ranges is simply the indoor creation of carbon monoxide during the operation of the appliance. And gas leaks or leaving a burner on, without a flame.
Grease fire risk is pretty much the same with gas and conventional electric resistance. According to iinsurance stats that I recall, kitchen fires are the leading cause of fires. Especially deep frying.
If you are going to deep fry, use a deep fryer with an immersion heater. IF you really want to use gas, then heat up the oil, turn off the flames... THEM drop your food into the oil. When the water boils out of the oil and settles down and there is no longer a risk of the oil boiling over... THEN re-light the burner.
Always have a fire extinguisher between the stove and the exit. Don't use water to try to put out an oil fire!!!! It will turn into a boiling ball of fire.
Having a lid handy is the easiest way to snuff out an oil fire.
If installed correctly you shouldn't get a gas leak. And if you do get a gas leak you'll notice the hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg) odour to let you know you have a gas leak.
I've had a gas stove for 20+ years and never had an issue. Prefer gas stove to electric because of better/more consistent heat control vs electric when cooking.
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