Gary Tait wrote:
On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:56:54 -0500, Chuck Harris
wrote:
The european codes have to be much stiffer than the US, it makes up for
their stupid decision of bringing 240V into every socket in the house.

240V, IMO, is a good thing, needs less copper per watt delivered. That
way, you can have more than 1500W appliances, without a special outlet
installed.

I don't know about the wire gauges used in household electrics, but
are you saying 110V kettles are no more than 1500W? Sheesh, no wonder
Americans don't drink tea


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