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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by vehemenz on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @11:06AM (#37309034)
As an American, I find the boiling speed of 1L in an electric kettle to be remarkably fast compared to drip coffee or boiling on the stove. Granted, that says more about my expectations than the actual speed.

Generally I use an insulated 4L kettle that stays warm all day, so it heats up very quickly when needed and somewhat negates the issue.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by ianburrell on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @01:02PM (#37310770)
I find with electric kettle that I use the right amount of water since there are markings for volume. It also heats up to the right temp for coffee instead of to boiling. Both mean that electric kettle is faster than on stove. I like that it will maintain right temp for the second pour for coffee.
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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by 1vuio0pswjnm7 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @04:23AM (#37319102)
You will notice the slowdown if using kettles at 230V and then switch to using them at 110V.
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