I test drove our new hob yesterday.
And wow. What an amazing difference from the old model.
The old model was in here when we moved in several (or more) years ago now. The old model shouldn’t have been in here when we moved in, because it fails the gas certificate of compliance even at the most basic level. But, as longer-term readers might remember, there was an awful lot that failed the CoCs on this house, because the certificates were issued by knobheads by friends of the previous owner.
Dodgy as.
Still, that’s all water under the bridge now (which was probably due to another pipe that needed replacing).
The new hob is bigger than the last hob, and the gas is more controllable, thanks to Bosch’s new FlameSelect™ function. It’s still not anything professional, but I’m not exactly a professional cook either, so the match is good. But that extra 150mm and the ability to have a very low flame without the danger of blowing the place up, make a massive difference, and last night’s curry really benefitted from me being able to leave it to simmer without concern.
We’re slowly becoming a bit of a Bosch household. Not because we have any particular affinity to the brand, but just because they’re stuff is good value, good quality and it just works. German engineering, made in China. But then, isn’t everything?
Anyway. One of those purchases that needed making, but has had a huge positive effect already.
If you’re looking for a sign to make one of those “I’ve got to get one at some point” buys, then consider this it.