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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by Ekaros on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @11:43AM (#37309601)
Having 3 different inducting circuits would be hard to fit and make less even heating distribution. Also I think they would induct to each other. Also 11 kW could be dangerous with empty containers that is quite a bit of power. Like resistive heaters get red hot at lower power.
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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by andersa on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @04:26PM (#37313483)
There are actually some stoves out there that can use two phases for one large pot, reaching 7.2kW. For example, Miele stoves with the "PowerFlex" feature do this (that is quite the big brain name given the context).

Since it is possible to do for two phases, why wouldn't it also work for 3? More power!

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