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I don't understand America's fascination with these. I first visited the US over 15 years ago and they were everywhere, but since then I don't think I've even
by jscholes 8y ago
I don't understand America's fascination with these. I first visited the US over 15 years ago and they were everywhere, but since then I don't think I've even seen a single one in the UK.
- Scoundreller 8y agoIt’s often in the building code or local bylaws. They don’t have to be automatic, but there’s probably evidence showing that the automatic ones reduce overutilization. Or do you mean the UK just uses air dryers? The newer vortex ones work ok, but the previous ones were useless, which encourages people to not wash their hands at all. Only having 1.5kw to work with probably didn’t help.
- vonmoltke 8y ago> Only having 1.5kw to work with probably didn’t help. Hand dryers get dedicated circuits. They aren't limited to residential outlet specs.
- Scoundreller 8y agoSure, but copper is expensive and you can pull double the current for the same wire at 240 vs 120v.