You are exactly right Chris.

"Chris Oates" none wrote in message
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"Bob Eager" wrote in message
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:53:19 UTC, "ripper"
wrote:

Yes that is what happens when you put a constant resistance into the
calculator, and the wattage of the shower goes up.
But the resistance does not remain constant, it varies with
temperature.

Indeed. It goes up a bit. Which reduces the current slightly. But it's
not linear, and not enough to give the change you propose.

I despair. Somebody else, please?

I was going to join in and mention motors
running at under their rated voltage drawing
more current but didn't as you may never
speak to me again ~)