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Re:The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency by bardak on Friday February 07, 2025 @05:29PM (#42978247)
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 (#42978890)
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.

Re:The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency by bcoates on Friday February 07, 2025 @11:06PM (#42980288)
Very common in light commercial applications but almost unheard of in residential because nobody installs nema 20a sockets in houses even if the circuit can handle it