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Regulations make detachable cords of electric kitchen appliances hard. Most need double isolation and water-proofing, hence not detachable. It could probably
by juancn 5mo ago
Regulations make detachable cords of electric kitchen appliances hard.
Most need double isolation and water-proofing, hence not detachable.
It could probably be done, but it likely needs a different type of connector, akin to M12/M8
- Xylakant 5mo agoMy Ankarsrum Assistent mixer has a detachable power cord with a standard C13 connector. It seems to be possible, but it’s likely cheaper to have fixed connectors.
- avidiax 5mo agoAlso product liability. If you give a domestic hair dryer a 12 ft cord, someone will use it in the shower. If you give an insta-pot a 6 ft cord, someone will drape it off the counter and a child will pull it. UL standards actually limit cable length for many appliances. https://www.intertek.com/standards-updates/ul-1026-electrical-household-cooking/#:~:text=Description%20of%20New%2FRevised%20Technical,Deleted%3A https://www.intertek.com/standards-updates/ul-1026-electrica...
- helterskelter 5mo agoI believe you can't put an outlet on the side of a kitchen island anymore because too many toddlers were able to grab an appliance by the cable and pull it down onto their heads. In the USA at least.
- BobaFloutist 5mo agoThis is understandable, not easy to fix, and deeply frustrating for people who don't have or intend to get toddlers.