Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V?

Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by rootusrootus on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @12:35PM (#37310381)

It's just one tap at that sink, clearly identified, in addition to the regular hot & cold water taps. I don't run my main hot water tank at 195F, that would be dumb.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by hughes on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @12:47PM (#37310539)

So you have an auxiliary heater at the tap? How is energy delivered to this system?

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by rootusrootus on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @01:10PM (#37310858)

Yep, I have a separate tap at the kitchen sink which is connected to a small (about 3 liters IIRC) tank underneath. I have it set to 195F, though it can be set as high as 210F. There is a receptacle in the cupboard under the sink where it plugs in.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by LUmBULtERA on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @04:11PM (#37313253)

I'm curious, do you know how many kwh that uses in a day?

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by cromka on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @11:37AM (#37323792)

Exactly my thought. Sounds like a costly convenience.

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