Why doesn't capitalism produce good kettles?

Re:Why doesn't capitalism produce good kettles? by orra on Sunday March 14, 2021 @06:17AM (#26454094)

Convenient but inefficient.

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Re:Why doesn't capitalism produce good kettles? by sjg007 on Sunday March 14, 2021 @09:26AM (#26455204)

So water heaters are inefficient? I’m confused, they save time.

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Re:Why doesn't capitalism produce good kettles? by orra on Sunday March 14, 2021 @09:59AM (#26455479)

I mean the thermal (and hence, electrical) inefficiency of keeping hot water warm all the time.

Similarly, even with good insulation, a combi boiler is more efficient than having a hot water tank.

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