Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V?
by oblio on Thursday August 31, 2023 @04:59AM
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One small thing I'd like to add, I actually forgot about this.
> US induction cooktops/stoves are almost always 240V, unless you get a little countertop burner.
EU induction cooktops/stoves are actually 380/400V.
It doesn't change much, because the amperage might be lower, I don't know.
I just wanted to add that bit of trivia :-)
US induction cooktops/stoves are almost always 240V, unless you get a little countertop burner.
> I'm kind of surprised by this.
As am I. The first time I put a small pot of water on my induction cooktop and turned it on maximum power, I laughed out loud. If I'm only doing enough for a cup of coffee or tea, it starts boiling so fast you don't want to step away.