hwy17
Anti-Solar Enthusiast
Did you guys know our north american countertop appliances are pitifully underpowered compared to what consumers on the 230v systems enjoy?
Sure voltage isn't necessary for wattage, and we could have 30 amp 120 volt appliances but nobody has those outlets so they don't make them. Whereas in 230v countries, 15/16 amp countertop outlets are common.
Amazon.co.uk will ship internationally for a reasonable rate, and 3kw kettles are common and cheap there.
You can go NA style and change the plug on the kettle cord to a 6-15, or if you'd rather enjoy the full international experience Leviton actually makes a UK outlet that fits in a NEMA box in a decora plate.
Either way you just wire hot to hot, and what would be the british neutral to the other hot. Is that dangerous? I don't think so, because neutral is still protected and the kettles use a separate EGC. But it's probably not completely kosher by the UL listing either.
If you don't have an electric kettle and wonder why, they are good for making pour over coffee, tea, or heating some water up for a pasta pot faster than it would boil on the stove.
It brings me joy every time I press the button to hear 3kw click on.
Sure voltage isn't necessary for wattage, and we could have 30 amp 120 volt appliances but nobody has those outlets so they don't make them. Whereas in 230v countries, 15/16 amp countertop outlets are common.
Amazon.co.uk will ship internationally for a reasonable rate, and 3kw kettles are common and cheap there.
You can go NA style and change the plug on the kettle cord to a 6-15, or if you'd rather enjoy the full international experience Leviton actually makes a UK outlet that fits in a NEMA box in a decora plate.
BSRDP-W
White - British Standard Receptacle, 13 Amp, 250 Volt, Decora, Tamper-Resistant, with Double Pole Switch, Integrated to the Circuit, to Cut Off the Current On Both Contacts
www.leviton.com
Either way you just wire hot to hot, and what would be the british neutral to the other hot. Is that dangerous? I don't think so, because neutral is still protected and the kettles use a separate EGC. But it's probably not completely kosher by the UL listing either.
If you don't have an electric kettle and wonder why, they are good for making pour over coffee, tea, or heating some water up for a pasta pot faster than it would boil on the stove.
It brings me joy every time I press the button to hear 3kw click on.