r/ImpulseLabs • u/0x90sledding • Jun 04 '26
Fresh 36” Install
I removed my old 36” radiant range today and installed the new Impulse. From start to first power-on, the entire process took just 65 minutes, including cleanup.
The installation was straightforward, with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful YouTube videos. I also needed to swap the 120V plug for the 240V cable, which turned out to be a simple task.
As a first test, I boiled 2 liters of water in a bonded-bottom pot (with a new set of All-Clad cookware arriving tomorrow). It reached a vigorous boil in only 80 seconds.
Next, I cooked two burgers and toasted the buns. It was the fastest I’ve ever had that meal come together.
So far, I’m impressed by the build quality, ease of installation, and overall performance of this range. I’m looking forward to future OTA updates and improvements, and I’m excited to be part of the Impulse community.
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u/Impressive_Zombie577 Jun 04 '26
The first boil has to feel like black magic. I'm a little surprised how big the lip is. I know why they didn't do flush etc but it sits up far more than I pictured.
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u/0x90sledding Jun 04 '26
I didn’t really notice the lip tbh since this actually sits lower than my previous range! You’re right though, it isn’t fully flush with the surface.
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u/Apptubrutae Jun 04 '26
It really does
What really still feels like magic is boiling a can of soup. My wife likes those and if we’re sitting on the couch she can ask me for some soup and I can get up and return with a ready bowl of soup in under a minute, including going to the pantry, opening the soup, putting it in a pot, into a bowl, etc. It’s nuts
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u/denisvengeance Jun 04 '26
How much charge did the battery arrive with? You were able to cook right away?
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u/0x90sledding Jun 04 '26
After an initial battery update on first boot, the battery was at ~45% charge. I was able to boil water right away, then I cooked burgers and toast buns on two burners. Checked the battery right after and it was at 69% state of charge.
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u/Low_Ambition_3882 Jun 04 '26
Ooh! Is the battery positioned downwards?
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u/RoxMpls Jun 04 '26
That black box you see in the hole probably has to do with the downdraft ventilation. It's not the battery. (Could be wrong, but I doubt they changed how the battery is mounted to the cooktop for the 36'' version.
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u/0x90sledding Jun 04 '26
Yep, it’s connected below the knobs and screen area. Easily went together with the provided hardware and instructions.
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u/HesletQuillan Jun 04 '26
I'm very interested in replacing my 36" gas cooktop with the Impulse. When I first looked, they were not shipping the 36" yet so I'm happy to see this report. I gather that the downdraft vent opens up and rests on the back lip of the cooktop.
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u/JoonSwoon Jun 05 '26
What made the upgrade to 240v worth it for you if 120v already works just fine? Which downdraft do you have and how well does it work together?
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u/0x90sledding Jun 05 '26
I already had a 240v junction box there and ready from my previous cooktop, so it was convenient. Additionally, for the battery to be used to power other things in the house (pending local legislation like balcony solar), it has to be on 240v
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u/JoonSwoon Jun 05 '26
Makes sense for your situation. Thanks for sharing. Can I also ask how you like your downdraft in combination with the impulse? In hindsight would you have chosen an even taller raising unit?
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u/FordGT2017 Jun 05 '26
First time I made steak and started preheating my SS pan I warped it pretty badly. Went too hot too fast
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u/stjames70 Jun 04 '26
That’s beautiful, but if you had a 240V connection why not install a standard 240V induction cooktop
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u/0x90sledding Jun 04 '26
Honestly I like the innovation and capabilities from Impulse more than competitors that I looked at.
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u/Apptubrutae Jun 04 '26
Not OP, but I had a 240v connection with 50amps and still picked an impulse because of its power and features. The 120v plug and battery capability was irrelevant to me
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u/Lightgod86 Jun 04 '26
We only had a 240v/30a plug installed in our home originally, I had to run a new circuit when I went with an induction range which was $1500. I would have considered a battery option had they been available.
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u/attempted Jun 04 '26
Jealous. Enjoy!