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Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
For example, my 7.5 amp 230v Dyson DC-14 vaccum cleaner. The 120 volt
version draws about 15 amps.

That would suggest an approx 2.5 HP motor. Is it really that large, or is
that the start up current?


I seem to remember having a 12 amp or so toaster and hot water kettle in
the U.S. Ours here are 1000 watts.

A 1000 watt kettle would take forever to boil. UK ones are normally
2500/3000 watts.

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*I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast *

Dave Plowman London SW
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