eControl vs ElectricKit

A COMPARISON OF OUR CONTROLLABLE ELECTRIC CONVERSIONS

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When it comes to Controllable Electric Conversions for your Aga Cooker, you have two options;


The ElectricKit Conversion

The eControl Conversion


Both systems are controllable - designed to be efficient and offer complete flexibility. They each have their own advantages (and disadvantages!), which we'll cover on this page.


If reliability and flexibility are a top priority, the ElectricKit System is perfect.

If aesthetics and element placements are a priority, the eControl System will suit best.


By utilising the placement of electrical elements, these electric aga cooker conversions allow you to retain the radiant-heat cooking that the Aga Cooker is known for, but with a completely electric system. Our ElectricKit and eControl conversions boast faster heat up times and lower running costs compared to traditional models. You also have the option of reducing the heat output to the room in the warmer months - goodbye summer kitchen saunas!


If you're considering one of our conversions, we've listed some advantages and disadvantages below, along with a comparison of the kits.



A note to keep in mind:

We are one of the few companies that are completely unbiased, as we are authorised to install all conversion kits. We'll find the perfect conversion for you and your situation. Be weary of advice given with vested interests in one kit over the other!

eControl vs ElectricKit - A Summary

Steven has made the below table as a summary of features. Keep scrolling to find an in-depth review of both systems.



As we've mentioned, both of these Electric Conversion Kits are brilliant options to convert your traditional Aga Cooker. We understand that you might be confused with all of the information online about each controllable conversion model.


In line with our business ethos of honesty and transparency, we've listed the differences of each conversion kit below.


ElectricKit eControl
Manufacturing Since 2003 2020
Models Available 2 oven / 3 oven / 4 oven 2 oven / 3 oven / 4 oven / 5 oven
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Hotplate Temperature Controls Numbered Settings No Temperature Markings
Temperature Indicator LED / Digital Display LED Behind Frosted Glass
Hotplate Material Blasted Steel Machined Steel
Max Temp When Lids Are Closed 325c (Boiling) 200c (Simmering)
Automatic Temp Reduction Fail-Safe Yes No
Hotplate Max Usable Temp 370c 370c
Induction Hotplate Available Yes No
Ceramic Hotplate Available Yes Yes
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Metal Baffle Required in Top Oven No Yes
Hotcupboard Temp Controls Dial or Digital Controls No Controllability
Hotcupboard Element Placement Hidden Occupies Oven Space
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Top Oven (0c - 180c) 48 mins 1 hour 15 mins
Top Oven (0c - 220c) 60 mins 1 hour 32 mins
Hotplate (0c - 200c) 10 mins 10 mins
Hotplate (0c - 325c) 13 mins 15 mins
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Wifi Integration Yes No
Remotely Control via App Yes No
Set On/Off Schedules Yes No
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2 Oven Model Power 1 x 32amp 1 x 32amp
3 Oven Model Power 1 x 32amp 1 x 40amp
4 Oven Model Power 1 x 32amp 1 x 32amp

eControl vs ElectricKit - The Hotplates

Both of the systems allow you to have two separate hotplates, each capable of boiling temperatures. Neither of them should be left on full power when the lid covers are closed - this is much hotter than traditional aga boiling temperatures, and causes excessive heat build up and undue stress on the element/thermostats.

The ElectricKit Hotplates are made of blasted steel, which acts similar to cast iron. They are the original drop-in hotplate cassette design, which utilises an expansion ring.


  • The ElectricKit Advanced Hotplates should only be left traditional aga boiling temperatures (or lower/off) when the lids are closed. Classic system have a limit of simmering temperature when the lids are closed.


  • The ElectricKit Hotplate Element is a coiled, dense element, as seen here. They have either thermostats or thermocouple with an overheat switch. This could be reset by the user in the event of overheating.


  • The ElectricKit has an official induction hob available as an upgrade option for your left hand hotplate. The right hand side is too hot for any induction system, due to the heat from your cast iron ovens. The controls for the induction are all touch operated, and are located directly on the induction hob itself.


  • ElectricKit Advanced hotplate will heat up to boiling temperature, from cold, in approx 13 minutes


The eControl Hotplates are made of either machined steel or cast iron. Early versions were built up onsite, as part of the cooker assembly procedure. After a couple of years on the market, the design was updated to a 'drop in' cassette. Early Series X will have steel hotplates, later version will either have steel or cast iron.


  • The eControl Series X Hotplates should only be left on ECO Mode (less than traditional simmering) or OFF when the lids are closed. After customer feedback, and frequent failures, we recommend using the hotplates as and when required, to prevent any risk of element damage.


  • The eControl Sx Hotplate Element is a formed tubular element, as seen here. They have 3 thermostats, one regular, one ECO and one overheat.


  • The eControl Sx has a ceramic electric hob as an upgrade option. This is normally located on the right hand side, as it is unaffected by the oven heat. The on/off and temperature controls for the hob are located down on the main control panel.


  • eControl hotplate will heat up to boiling temperature, from cold, in approx 15 minutes.

eControl vs ElectricKit - The Ovens

Both of the conversions keep the cast iron ovens aga cookers are known for. They both have individual elements placed above and below the ovens for even and quick heat distribution. We'll use our 2 oven models as an example for the below information.




The ElectricKit systems have a 700w element above the top oven, a main 1800w element in-between the ovens and a 500w element below the bottom oven. No baffle plates required.


When the top oven is set to 220c, you will naturally have an unregulated cooler baking oven (approx 145c) in the bottom oven, due to conductive heat. This bottom oven temperature can be boosted up to 250c if needed.


The ElectricKit Classic top oven uses an accurate PID controller for the temperature. This technology allows a +/- 5c tolerance between actual oven temperature vs what is displayed.


The ElectricKit Advanced uses accurate thermocouples rather than traditional thermostats for reading and controlling temperature.


The ElectricKit oven display shows the current temperature inside the oven, with the target temperature shown/set with the press of up and down buttons.


Your ElectricKit top oven will reach 220c, from cold, and be ready to use in 50 minutes.


The eControl system has a 1000w element above the top oven, a 750w element in-between the ovens and a 750w element below the bottom oven. A metal baffle plate occupies space in the top oven to diffuse the heat from the 1000w element.


When the top oven is set to 220c, you will naturally have an unregulated simmering oven (approx 100c) in the bottom oven, due to conductive heat. This bottom oven temperature can be boosted up to 220c if needed.


The eControl system uses mechanical thermostats to control the temperature. These can have a tolerance of 10-15c between actual oven temperature vs what is displayed.


The eControl oven display shows target temperature, which can be adjusted using a control dial with sliding scale. Once the target temperature is reached, a green indicator light will turn off.


Your eControl top oven will reach 220c, from cold, and be ready to use in 1hr 32 minutes.

eControl vs ElectricKit - The Control Panel

The eControl and ElectricKit Control Panels are hidden behind the control door day-to-day. Each have individual controls and displays for flexible temperature adjustment when it comes to controlling the electric elements.


The ElectricKit Advanced Control Panel is clean and functional. The touchscreen display has all the settings for hotplates and ovens. It shows current and target temperatures and a slumber/rest mode, similar to Everhot Cookers. A remote screen is also available for easier access.


The hotplate controls are numbered, which correspond to relative temperatures. For example, Number 4 is approx simmering.


For 4 oven models the hotcupboard is controlled via the touchscreen with temperature input control, to a maximum of 125c in the top left oven.


The ElectricKit temperature indicator lights are bright and colour coded for on/slumber/off.


Models available are 2 ovens and 4 oven models.

The ElectricKit Classic Control Panel is simple and easy-to-use. There are physical dials for the hotplates, and a temperature display for the top oven. The other ovens have their own physical temperature dials.


The hotplate controls are numbered, which correspond to relative temperatures. For example, Number 4 is approx simmering.


For 4 oven models the hotcupboard is controlled via a numbered dial with corresponding temperatures, similar to the hotplate controls.


The ElectricKit temperature indicator lights are bright and easy to see.


Models available are 2 ovens, 3 ovens, 4 ovens and 5 oven models.

The eControl Control Panel is sleek and modern, with a focus on controllability. There are temperature displays for each oven, with control dials and an ECO mode, for reduced, pre-set temperatures.


The hotplate controls have sliding scales, with no fixed temperature markings.


For 4 oven models the hotcupboard is controlled via a push on/off button with pre-set temperatures, corresponding to traditional aga cooker temperatures.


The eControl temperature indicator lights are behind frosted glass and hard to see in bright light.


Models available are 2 ovens, 3 ovens, 4 ovens and 5 oven models.

eControl vs ElectricKit - The Running Costs

The running costs of each conversion can vary depending on your usage, lifestyle and supplier costs.


As a quick estimate @ 24p/kWh - with the top oven timed to come on 12hrs a day at 180c (no hotplate usage included):

The ElectricKit would cost approximately £9.00 per week, but you will also have a 117c usable simmering oven below, without powering additional electric elements.

The eControl Series X would cost around £5.00 per week at the same setting, but you'll have a warming oven below (not suitable for cooking) and will need to power additional electric elements to increase this, which will increase usage.

You can reduce the running costs of the eControl and ElectricKit by turning down the oven or hotplate temperature, then turning up when required, or turning the cooker completely off when not in use. We can also upgrade hotplates to induction or ceramic electric hobs, to further reduce running costs and give you instant heat.


You can read more about each system on their dedicated pages on our website, or give us a call to ask any questions you like!

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The 'always on' 13amp Aga Cooker Conversion

LH Hotplate: Boiling

RH Hotplate: Simmering


RH Top Oven: 220c - 240c

RH Bottom Oven: 120c - 140c


3 Oven LH Oven: 170c - 190c


4 Oven Hotcupboard

LH Top Simmering Oven: 110c - 120c

LH Bottom Warming Oven: 60c - 70c

Original 13amp Aga Cookers were installed with the AIMS system. Our version of the 13amp System removes these PCBs (Circuit boards and constant heat aren't friends!) and we use one thermostat and the element. The simple system mimics the easy-to-use traditional Aga Cookers and makes future repairs less likely to break the bank.


It retains everything you love about the aga, and pairs it with a standard electrical socket (as well as all of the benefits above!). The 13amp Conversion utilises the traditional design of the convection and conduction of heat that the british aga cooker is known for. As the name suggests, a 13amp fused spur socket is required to run the electric element placed inside the burner.


Once the burner has been replaced, ducting is added to improve convection and regulate heat. The outer barrel and ovens are then wrapped with thermal ceramic fibre insulating blanket to retain stored heat and reduce running costs. The vermiculite is filled and the controls are upgraded. Before the top plate is re-seated, the flue is configured and a full width of ceramic fibre blanket is placed underneath to further reduce running costs. You will still retain the ambient warmth from the two hot plates that are on 24/7, and the heat from the ovens/front plate.


There you have it! Your original aga range cooker that you know and love, just improved and more earth-positive.


13amp CONVERSION ADVANTAGES:


  • Designed to be Always On and Ready to Use.
  • Less likely to have expensive repairs.
  • One single household 13amp spur switch required.
  • Lots of ambient heat.
  • Works in exactly the same way as our Oil and Gas models.

13amp CONVERSION DISADVANTAGES:


  • The most expensive model to run (225kW per week).
  • 'All On' or 'All Off' operation.
  • No temperature controllability for ovens/hotplates.
  • May have too much ambient heat in warmer months.
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The ElectricKit Aga Cooker Conversion

LH Hotplate (2000w/2200w): 0c to 370c

RH Hotplate (1500w): 0c to 370c


RH Top Oven (1000w): 0c - 265c

Middle Element (750w)

RH Bottom Oven (750w): 0c - 250c


3 Oven LH Oven (1 x 750w): 0c - 250c


4 Oven Hotcupboard (750w)

LH Top Simmering Oven: 0c - 125c

LH Bottom Warming Oven: 0c - 80c

The ElectricKit Original Edition had one main oven element in-between the two RH ovens. When the Classic Edition was launched in 2023, additional low-power elements were added above and below the ovens. In 2024, the ElectricKit Advanced was released - a HUGE leap forward in electric aga conversions. A full touchscreen display, automatic temperature failsafes, ECO/Rest modes similar to EverHot cookers, induction upgrades and more!


Due to the positioning and internal electrical components, your aga cooker will need to be fully rebuilt to carry out the conversion. All of the vermiculite is made redundant and therefore removed from the cooker. The cast iron ashpit and outer barrel are no longer required and also removed from the cooker. The top oven is removed and prepared for the ElectricKit conversion. The heating elements are placed around the ovens and then Ceramic Fibre Insulating blanket is wrapped around the ovens to retain the heat. The electrics are installed and connected, along with the control panel. The two hot plates are swapped with specially made hot plates with heating elements incorporated inside. The ElectricKit conversion is complete and the aga range cooker is re-assembled!


You're left with your original aga range cooker , plus independently controllable hot plates, ovens and warming cupboard.


ELECTRICKIT ADVANCED CONVERSION ADVANTAGES:


  • Works in a very similar way to the popular EverHot cookers, but with the cast iron ovens of the aga cooker.
  • Display current and target temperatures.
  • Cooks like a traditional Aga Cooker.
  • Manually set temperatures for each oven.
  • Option to add an external fan for assisted oven vent extraction.
  • Hotcupboard is controllable in temperature.
  • Hotplates can be at boiling with the lids closed.
  • Automatic hotplate temperature reduction if left above boiling.
  • Integrated Timer for automatic scheduling.
  • Integrated Cook timer so you never forget whats cooking in the ovens.
  • Touchscreen can be mounted externally for easy access.

ELECTRICKIT ADVANCED CONVERSION DISADVANTAGES:


  • Main oven element is in-between the ovens.
  • 3 Oven models are only available in the Classic System.
  • Bottom oven will always be around 35% cooler than the top oven.
  • 32amp electric supply needed.


The eControl Aga Cooker Conversion

LH Hotplate (2000w): 0c to 370c

RH Hotplate (1500w): 0c to 370c


RH Top Oven (1000w): 0c - 265c

Middle Element (750w)

RH Bottom Oven (750w): 0c - 240c


3 Oven LH Oven (2 x 750w): 0c - 235c


4 Oven Hotcupboard (750w)

LH Top Simmering Oven: 120c

LH Bottom Warming Oven: 80c

The eControl Conversion merges the gap between the controllability of modern range cookers, and the iconic workings of the traditional models. With huge temperature ranges for each hotplate and each oven individually, you have a very efficient electric conversion, with minimal learning curve.


The eControl conversion is by far our most popular conversion. The main advantages with the eControl kit, are the Tri-Element system for even heat distribution and ambient heat, faster heat up times, automatic grilling element and the ECO mode for reduced temperature and running costs.


The eControl conversion can be fitted with a timer to automatically turn the supply on/off via a set schedule, or remotely using WiFi. To ensure an even distribution of heat, the eControl uses 3 elements for the ovens (plus 1 additional element for the 4 oven models and 2 additional elements for 3 oven models), as well as 2 integrated elements inside the hotplates.


As with the ElectricKit conversion, your Aga Range Cooker will need to be completely stripped down and rebuilt as an eControl model. You retain your cast iron ovens but utilise elements placed above the Roasting Oven, in-between the Roasting and Simmering Oven, then below the Simmering Oven. That's why there is limited Learning Curve with the eControl - you can use your Aga Range Cooker like a traditional model without changing your cooking styles too much.


You are left with your original cooker, plus independently controllable hot plates, fully flexible ovens and large temperature ranges. All you could ever need!

ECONTROL CONVERSION ADVANTAGES:


  • Display screens to set each oven temperature.
  • Cooks like a traditional Aga Cooker.
  • Manually set temperatures for each oven.
  • Option to add an external fan for assisted oven vent extraction.

ECONTROL CONVERSION DISADVANTAGES:


  • No temperature displays or markings for hotplates.
  • On 4 oven models, the hotcupboard element cassette reduces the space in the bottom LH oven.
  • Inconsistencies with aesthetic aspects - different LED screen light colours, badge colours, matt/gloss displays etc. None affect functionality.
  • Induction hob not yet available, only a ceramic hob (third party induction hobs might be available).


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