Pacemaker - beware of what you cook with

[Speedo1968]

Just having had a pacemaker fitted last week I was informed by the hospital / surgeon / read up on, what electronic devices to be aware of e.g. airport scanner / mobiles close to left ear ...

I was not advised by the hospital / surgeon ( an American / Thai ), nor could I find in some online sites that induction hotplates should be avoid or allow a distance of about 70cms.    That is what I normally cook with.

[KhunKenAP]

The newer ones should be protected from most outside sources, including airport scanners. Just stay away from Industrial type induction units.

 

Ask your Doctor!

 

[tonray]

55 minutes ago, Speedo1968 said:

Just having had a pacemaker fitted last week I was informed by the hospital / surgeon / read up on, what electronic devices to be aware of e.g. airport scanner / mobiles close to left ear ...

I was not advised by the hospital / surgeon ( an American / Thai ), nor could I find in some online sites that induction hotplates should be avoid or allow a distance of about 70cms.    That is what I normally cook with.

I'd be very careful.  All the consumer units I've owned scatter magnetic waves all over.. I know because I can never use them on a stainless steel surface because they start to heat whatever is uderneath them just as effectively as the pot on the top surface. 

[Speedo1968]

23 hours ago, tonray said:

I'd be very careful.  All the consumer units I've owned scatter magnetic waves all over.. I know because I can never use them on a stainless steel surface because they start to heat whatever is uderneath them just as effectively as the pot on the top surface. 

I will no longer use an induction hotplate.
Have never used it on a steel surface only outside on a stone surface.