Thor Cary Electric Inc DBA Thor Electric

Without doing heavy research. Why are we told the induction cooktops are more efficient then element type when we are having to install dedicated 50 amp circuits over the traditional 30 amp. Adding the need for larger circuit to operate doesn’t equal efficiency.

“While induction cooktops still use electricity to produce the electromagnetic field, they draw much less energy than electric coil or hotplate cooktops, and even ceramic cooktops. This is mainly due to the fact that induction cooktops don't have to heat up an element to transfer heat”

2022 building electrical code. Enforced now.

protective device.” Surge protection is required for all single occupancy and multiple unit dwelling services. A Type 1 or Type 2 surge protective device (SPD) is required integral to or adjacent to the electrical service, even when an existing service is replaced.

230.67 Surge Protection. This SPD is in a subpanel downstream of the service. The SPD is not required to be in the service equipment as permitted in (B) if located at each next level distribution equipment downstream toward the load.

Had some work done. What do you think ?

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