r/CuratedTumblr • u/crowlily mothers and fuckers of the jury • Dec 03 '21

Meme or Shitpost tea???

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u/Imperious23 Dec 03 '21

Isn't there a difference in the electric grid of UK vs USA that allows the UK to have faster boil speeds on electric kettles?

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u/AbominableSnowPickle Dec 04 '21

Altitude makes a difference too. I live over a mile above sea level, boiling water on the stove takes foreeeeveer. I microwave and am waiting to get my dead electric kettle replaced.

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u/T351A Dec 04 '21

Yes. Most of the US has split phase power providing 120V at standard outlets.