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Well done, I should have emphasised the principal. Looks like the maximum power that a US kettle can produce is 110 * 20 = 2200 watts, so will take about 3000
by keithpeter 14y ago
Well done, I should have emphasised the principal.
Looks like the maximum power that a US kettle can produce is 110 * 20 = 2200 watts, so will take about 3000 * 2200 = 1.36 or 36% longer than an EU kettle to boil.
Microwaves make more sense in that scenario
- nsxwolf 14y agoMicrowaves have their own problems - they can superheat water without boiling it, which will then explode in a fury of scalding foam as soon as you jostle it. They're also frequently mounted overhead, where it's more dangerous to retrieve a mug or big Pyrex cup. Contrast that with the kettle which has that little flap over the spout and is spill resistant.