Moveable kitchen island with induction hob - opinions

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5 years ago
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Although the idea may not sound appealing to some, I began to think just how handy this might be. For instance, if you have power outside then you could wheel your whole hob ( like a little mini kitchen ) outside for parties.............it's actually quite cool.

I understand the extractor problem, but I guess if you maybe site it under an extraction unit for the better part of it's life, but made it moveable, it could have it's uses.

A lot of the islands have big old 'dolly' wheels, but in an industrial kitchen setting I like them.

If you Google 13amp hob, loads come up.

Happy searching
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cjm11
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5 years ago
Hi Jonathan,

I agree lockable wheels are necessary. I have not seen what these look like so I shall find out.

I plan to always cook in the same place so a ceiling extractor would work for my situation. Like your friend's island I would only move it when we had a party or family gathering. These occasions are not that frequent but when they do happen that extra space would be valuable.

I figure there may be safety issues about the power socket in the floor but you can get them on the worktop surface now so there must be some way to make them safe on the floor too.

I plan to make the island wider than the minimum required with a splash back behind.

Can you tell me what safety issues you see with a design like this?

thanks
Jonathan
5 years ago
For me the safety is about the stability of it. I envisage kids larking around and it getting knocked and whatever is on the hob getting destabilized.

In a typical kitchen the hob can’t go near an opening window because of fire risk with curtains and so I also worry about where the island could get moved to.

I also worry about the power lead being a trip hazard

I like MATHs idea to move the kitchen outdoors but I think I would probably have and inexpensive extra hob for this situation.
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ARC Bespoke Interiors
5 years ago
A movable kitchen island with a hob ? movable ?

It is a great idea, if its practical for individuals why not, and its going to have to be designed with health safety regs, if any body can cook out side with movable barbecues stands with gas cylinders attached and cooking pots cooking at the edge of the stand, and wind blowing, kids and adults playing , near by

i can see the island working in doors, it does seem a lot safer for movable cooker indoor then outdoor,

regards power supplies, you can have 13 amp floor sockets with covers , just like the ones in offices. under neath the island when the island is moved it can be closed

regards extractors fan, you can have worktop built in extractor fan, since the island is movable, consider one with filter, where ever the island move, its moving with it.
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cjm11
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5 years ago
Thanks for your input BIR. I am glad you like the idea. I rented a victorian terrace with garden extension a while ago and it had one of those big kitchen islands in it. It was great while cooking but a huge obstacle at other times. I think a movable island in my future kitchen would create a good work triangle but also allow us to open up the room at other times.

I had in mind those floor sockets you mention. An extractor on the worktop would be great but can those run off a 13amp plug too?

Jonathan, I take your point about the stability of it. I am not familiar enough with the heavy duty lockable castor wheels to know if they would wobble with impact. I guess it could be more in the form of a chunky table/solid wood chest of draws with stone top. There would need to be hand grips for moving it. The weight would have to be between the point of - ' does not move when knocked' and 'can be lifted a short way by two adults'.
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ARC Bespoke Interiors
5 years ago
yes they do have 13 amp power supplies on extractor fans, BUT, , you will obviously have to check with the suppliers when purchasing or inquiring about the product regards power supply for the product

regards the legs, you can ask a wood joiner to design at the bottom of the island legs with built in wheel that inserts into the legs, wheels gone into legs when stable, when moving the island the wheel can project out with a locking device for the wheel to re-track out and in
cjm11
Original Author
5 years ago
What a good idea regarding the legs. I didn't know that was possible.
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5 years ago
it just takes some 1 that knows what they are doing with experience
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ARC Bespoke Interiors
5 years ago
or here's another idea for a support for a wheel with hydraulic devise
i would locate this in a hidden place located under the island on both ends
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5 years ago
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it can be easily be hand balled by 1 person, only
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ARC Bespoke Interiors
5 years ago
even using 2 car jacks similar shape to the hydraulic devise in the picture engineered to lift the whole table !!
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cjm11
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5 years ago
Interesting. Where would you get a metal frame like that in your picture?
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ARC Bespoke Interiors
5 years ago
its not my work its just an idea, my work would of the idea that i gave you,

find a metal fabrication specialists near you they can help
minipie
5 years ago
If the cooking is only going to happen in its main location then I don't see the safety issue - except Jonathan's point about it getting knocked, that is a bit of a concern.

If it's hardly ever going to get moved then you don't even need wheels - why not just lift it up (with a helper or two) and move it? depends whether you keep really heavy stuff in it I guess.
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5 years ago
if its heavy its going to be a stuggle and example moving it from end to another , you will have to stop and start!!! when it needs to be moved and there is no body to help
by doing it your self could dammage the lovely floors
its safer to wheely it
PRO
ARC Bespoke Interiors
5 years ago
its best to design it with a wheely now then it sorry later
cjm11
Original Author
5 years ago
For me this is just a concept for now. I will not be at the stage to commission anything for a while. I am hoping the idea will take off and by the time I am ready to redo my kitchen I will be able to pick one up off the shelf.

I imagine you could have two types - one more portable by lifting but still stable when cooking, that could be a cheaper version - and a luxury version - stone top, and steel base with hydraulic wheels as you suggested BIR.

People seem to argue about what is better - kitchen table or island but this hybrid could have the benefits of both. I imaging you could design a lid for the induction hob so it would essentially be a table when the hob is not in use. I guess people might say a portable hob would have the same benefits and be more flexible but from the pictures they look more precarious than a flat level hob. Also if cooking a family meal it would be common to use three or maybe four hobs and then the portable hobs would take up more space.

What do you think? If it could be made safe is it a product you could see working for many people or am I just being eccentric?
cjm11
Original Author
5 years ago
Another thought....perhaps your safety concerns, Jonathan, could be overcome by some app that links the hob on/off switch to worktop level sensors and wheel lock sensors and location sensors?
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5 years ago
and stone top with wooden base, with hydraulic wheels

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