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

Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by zeroonetwothree on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @01:03PM (#37310778)

Now that I have a 5kw induction cooktop I can boil water incredibly fast. However I’m not sure it’s that useful since it’s not like I’m standing there watching it, so whether it’s 1 min or 5 min doesn’t matter.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by secondcoming on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @01:26PM (#37311091)

Sometimes you need an emergency cup of tea

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by fragmede on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @02:11PM (#37311683)

If it took 15 seconds, you'd stand there and watch it.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by laurencerowe on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @02:23PM (#37311822)

I definitely notice the difference in speed between a Uk and US kettle.

In the UK I put the water on then while it’s boiling get a mug and tea bag and then the kettle is boiled very soon after.

In the US I generally wonder off as the kettle takes a couple of minutes longer.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by bluGill on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @03:33PM (#37312733)

I have a really old infrared range that takes 20+ minutes to boil a pot of water. Believe me when it takes that long it does matter. (it is on the list to replace, but there are higher priorities in this house to fix first, and only limited budget)

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