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Photonicinduction's 10-second kettle[1] managed about 10kW max (took around 5s to boil water) for a short time, 440V 23A. Then the resistance dropped, it went up to 16kW (426V 33A) and popped. 7-8kW (375V 19A to 400V 20A) seemed more sustainable.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDLw1Rx_cAI

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sitharus1y ago

UK 240V with 13A sockets, 3120W. Sounds like Lidl are rounding up.

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mr_toad1y ago

American kettles. Kettles in hard core countries push 2300 to 2400 watts ;-)

astrange1y ago

American stove startups can do it in 40 seconds with ??? watts by precharging a battery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdawGen0QPc

idlewordsOP1y ago

Slow-boiled water gives superior flavor!

kevin_thibedeau1y ago

Keeps the midichlorians from jumping out.

moi23881y ago

I always cook my water sous-vide

wiredfool1y ago

Meh, Lidl sells 3200w kettles.

Daneel_1y ago

Where are the three phase models??

Seriously though, a 15A kettle sounds great.

SAI_Peregrinus1y ago

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDLw1Rx_cAI

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sitharus1y ago

UK 240V with 13A sockets, 3120W. Sounds like Lidl are rounding up.

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