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Their wiring supports more than twice the watts of a standard North American power outlet. Better electric kettles, better induction cookers, etc.

• simondotau 3y ago
  This is true of standard wall outlets which are 110V but not for integrated appliances like ovens and induction cooktops which can pull 200+ volts from your breaker panel. The problem in the USA isn’t your power, it’s your weird habit of buying combination stove-and-oven units. Stop it.
  • swexbe 3y ago
    Stoves are often 400v here in Europe at least.
  • bbarn 3y ago
    It really is silly, as wall mounted ovens are so much nicer to use in practice, and moreover occupy real estate nothing else is usually using at that level.