IMUSA USA GAU-80305 Electric Single Burner 1100-Watts
- Countertop Burner
- 1100 watts
- Corded electric
- Knob
- More reviewed than 96%
A useful stopgap burner for canning or emergencies, though it won't reliably bring a large pot to a full boil.
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How it ranks among the 56 countertop burners we track
4.2★ across 20,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
20,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
80,305+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Portable and simple, this 1100-watt single-coil electric burner with adjustable temperature and a stainless drip pan works as a second cooktop for canning, camping, dorms, or a kitchen with a broken stove.
- 1100 watts, single coil burner
- Adjustable temperature control knob
- Stainless steel removable drip pan
- Power indicator light
Who it's for
Fits anyone needing a stable, non-cycling heat source for canning, or a backup burner for camping, a dorm, or a broken stove. Not suited to someone who needs to reliably boil a full pot of water fast, since the on/off thermostat struggles to sustain that.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who can't use a glass cooktop for canning specifically sought out a coil burner like this one and confirm it held steady heat for jam-making. Several describe it heating up fast for quick tasks like heating water or frying. The main complaints: a new unit produced smoke and odor on first use for one buyer, the coil eventually cracks after months of heavy daily use, and the on/off thermostat can't sustain enough heat to boil a full pot of water for another.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Non-cycling coil suits canning and jam-making
- Heats up quickly for small cooking tasks
- Compact and stable with rubber feet
- Thermostat cuts off rather than modulating heat
- Struggles to boil a large pot of water
- Coil can crack with heavy daily use over time
Performance notes
The single coil runs at full wattage until the knob's thermostat cuts power once the set temperature is reached, then stays off until the coil cools back down to roughly 105F before restarting. That on/off cycle, rather than continuous modulation, is why some reviewers found it couldn't sustain enough heat to bring a large pot to a boil, while others found it more than adequate for warming, frying, or steady low simmering during canning.
Specifications
| Brand | Imusa |
|---|---|
| Model | GAU-80305 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.57 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.1 × 9.4 × 3.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Coil |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Single burner |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Item Type Name | Electric Hot Plate |
| Part Number | GAU-80305 |
| Special Features | Temperature Control |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop burners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMUSA USA GAU-80305 Electric Single Burner 1100-WattsThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 20,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burnerduxtop | 4.4 / 5 | 17,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet ESB200B Electric Single BurnerElite Gourmet | 4.4 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| OVENTE Countertop Infrared Single BurnerOvente | 4.4 / 5 | 5,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Rosewill Induction Cooker 1800 WattRosewill | 4.3 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Imusa GAU-80305
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the IMUSA GAU-80305 work for canning?
Reviewers use it for pressure canning and jam-making specifically because its coil doesn't cycle on and off the way glass cooktops do, giving steadier heat.
Can the IMUSA GAU-80305 boil a large pot of water?
Its on/off thermostat cuts power once it reaches temperature rather than modulating, and at least one reviewer found it couldn't sustain a rolling boil for a half-gallon pot.
How long does the coil on the IMUSA GAU-80305 last?
One heavy daily user reports needing to replace the unit every few months as the coil becomes brittle and eventually cracks from repeated heat stress.