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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by mindslight on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @12:43PM (#37310490)
If you're referring to the standard 80% continuous load rule, it's 16 amps. But I wouldn't think a kettle would be considered a continuous load.

If I wanted a British kettle in the US I'd wire up a 6-20R, buy a British kettle, and swap the plug.

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