Re:The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency
by mystified5016 on Friday February 07, 2025 @03:43PM
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No, the standard in the US is 15 or 20A. 20 is more popular nowadays.
240V appliances typically get a 35 or 50A circuit.
But then you also have to deal with the fact that a lot of homes have wiring that can only handle 10A, but someone has replaced the glass fuse with a 20A breaker. Fun stuff.
Re:The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency
by bardak on Friday February 07, 2025 @05:29PM
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I still haven't seen a single 20A domestic appliance though
Re:The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency
by mjevans on Friday February 07, 2025 @06:56PM
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I have, though it's semi-prosumer equipment. The largest UPS systems for standard systems, like someone might want for a small home-lab rack, can be found with 20A 120V plugs that work in normal outlets; if they're on a 20A rated circuit like a kitchen refrigerator or bathroom sink outlet (the two most common sorts in rental units).
I suspect some beauty products might also use 20A, or in combination easily reach that.
The US could have toasters and hair dryers that work as well as European ones if everything was wired for 32A, but you only do that for porch heaters or electric vehicle chargers.