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[-] cogman@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Voltage * Amps tells you how fast the water will boil. So lower voltage can be fixed with higher amps.

The UK runs at 230V and 13A, ~3kW max. The US is typically at 120V and 15A, 1.8kW max. Though 20A circuits exist, 2.4kW.

[-] lemmefixdat4u@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

But US kettles are 1800W or less. Doesn't matter what the circuit can support. Have a 240V plug wired from your oven or range circuit, then buy the UK version.

[-] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

In Canada, the building code requires 20A sockets in kitchens. Obviously this only impacts new construction.

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