Tempering in oven, gas or electric?

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JohnPW

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How does tempering in a domestic gas oven compare with a stand alone electric mini oven (Lidl)?

I presume gas is cheaper than electricity, but the gas oven is a lot bigger, so I don't know how it will work out. Also the electric mini oven is £30 so that's an extra cost.

The electric mini oven does have a continuous temperature dial, not the type which clicks into steps. It also has a window whereas my gas oven doesn't.

I would be using an oven thermometer.
 
JohnPW":277ytbpf said:
How does tempering in a domestic gas oven compare with a stand alone electric mini oven (Lidl)?

I presume gas is cheaper than electricity, but the gas oven is a lot bigger, so I don't know how it will work out. Also the electric mini oven is £30 so that's an extra cost.

The electric mini oven does have a continuous temperature dial, not the type which clicks into steps. It also has a window whereas my gas oven doesn't.

I would be using an oven thermometer.

I don't know how critical the temperature is, but both the absolute the error and hysteresis on a domestic oven are large.

BugBear
 
Hi

I'd have thought it would be more accurate to temper by colour in a sand / swarf tray on a gas ring, (unless the parts are large).

Regards Mick
 
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