As part of the renovation of our kitchen, I have acquired this hotplate for several weeks bridging. For this purpose I had also deliberately chosen a very inexpensive product. They served its purpose but without problems. My initial concerns that it will probably take forever to bring a large pot of water to boil, were quickly shattered. I have 2 weeks to cook every night without any problems with this hotplate and will use them in the future when camping on. What I did not before, but what may be important if you have children: cooking and the housing is hot! I do not know if this also in other hotplates is so, for me it turned but not an obstacle.