289707 Mon Jul 01 10:21:30 -0700 2002 2 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1569601 I am thinking about buying an induction hob/cooktop for home, but all my pans have copper bases. I have a suspicion that that means they won't work. Am I right? Mon Jul 01 10:21:30 -0700 2002 0 ian 1 1569603 You are correct. I think that your cookware has to have an iron or steel core. I may be wrong. There is a great brand of French cookware that works with an induction stovetop, but the name is eluding me. They sell them at Zabar's in New York City. Mon Jul 01 10:43:56 -0700 2002 1569601 0 FeedMe 1 1569614 Try emailing the manufacturer and asking. Mon Jul 01 13:08:37 -0700 2002 1569601 0 Howard-2