Comment on Why don't Americans use electric kettles?
Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks agoVoltage isn’t equal to the level of power though, a 110v can provide the same power as 240v. I think tea drinking just isn’t as popular in the US.
Comment on Why don't Americans use electric kettles?
Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks agoVoltage isn’t equal to the level of power though, a 110v can provide the same power as 240v. I think tea drinking just isn’t as popular in the US.
ggtdbz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
It’s not, but you need over twice the current to supply the same power, and since many safety measures and physical constraints limit the current, it effectively means the power limit is more strict.
This is assuming the same cables and breakers etc being used for both voltage ratings. I know there are specific wiring and connection systems for high amperage stuff in 110v places (probably for some 240v places too, but I’m in a place with notoriously bad electrical everything, fuck if I know)
Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Makes sense, I think you’re right and that the wattage still ends up being lower overall in the US.