Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with upcoming software update

Re:Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with u... by SchemaLoad on Tuesday October 28, 2025 @11:59PM (#45742458)

I'm pretty sure most of them just use a higher amp circuit. A 40 amp circuit at 230v is 9kW which is more than enough. I've also seen one particularly high end stove which used a battery to cover the extra power needed for the highest setting. Also means you could use it in a power outage.

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Re:Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with u... by com2kid on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @03:33AM (#45743748)

I can easily use all the power my largest induction burner gives me on a 240v outlet. I really want one of those battery boost units for my next big purchase.

Honestly just browning 4 chicken thighs at once is too much for 240v. (My gas range couldn't do any better!)

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Re:Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with u... by jcynix on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @04:16AM (#45744076)

No, they simply get connected with all three phases, which are available in-house anyway, with a standard 16A circuit breaker on each. That's what installed in our house and that's what I've seen in various holiday homes.

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