Although electric stoves are becomingly increasingly accurate as the technology advances, there are some culinary attainments they simply are not capable of. As an example, try toasting your marshmallows on an electric hob, and be prepared for disappointment.
On the plus side of electric is cost. Some electrical units can cost half of their gas equivalents. You also have to consider the availability of gas in modern housing. While gas was used frequently during the past, homes built less than 20 years ago may not have it readily available, making an electric hob the natural selection. Safety can be another key worry. Gas hobs can be quite threatening when a pilot light is accidentally blown out, and can fill a little space with highly flammable gas in just a few days.
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 Salter Precise Induction Hob  £59.99
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 Stoves Gas hob £60.00
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 ORBIT TWIN ELECTRIC STOVE COOKER HOB WITH 2 HOT PLATES £69.99
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 NEFF gas hob £60.00
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 Electric Hotpoint BE12 cooking cooker built in kitchen hob £59.99
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 hob top £60.00
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 Indesit Gas Hob (White) £60.00
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 Ariston Indesit Hotpoint Hob Element 040072 £55.00
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 Swan Single Portable Induction Hob SIH101 Black Finish £55.99
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 Lloytron E831 Single Electric Table Top 1500W Hob New £70.98
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 ISIS White Built in Electric Solid Plate Hob £69.99
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 LLOYTRON S/STEEL DOUBLE HOB HOT PLATE 750W & 1500W £54.98
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 Amica gas hob PMG4.0SZf NEW £70.00
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 Amica gas hob PMG4.0ZZt NEW £70.00
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 JUDGE PORTABLE TOUCH CONTROL INDUCTION HOB TABLE-TOP £54.99
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 Gas Hob Built in Flame failure Device Indesit PI 640 AS White electric ignition £72.50
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 2500W PORTABLE DOUBLE TWIN ELECTRIC HOT PLATE COOKING HOB COOKER STOVE HOTPLATE £52.95
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 STELLAR PORTABLE INDUCTION HOB SEA15 £69.95
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 Brand New Andrew James Electric Digital Induction Hob + Andrew James Griddle Pan £54.95
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 Baumatic BHI100 Induction Hob Single Cook Zone Touch Control Black £55.00
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Once you have made your decision, you'll find quality gas & electrical hobs at your local hardware and department store. If you pefer to bypass the traffic and "in your face" salespeople, the internet is now a viable source for hardware. The online auction house eBay has a big choice of hobs to make a choice from.
Additionally, thanks to the competitive nature of the site, some of the best values can be found there.