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		anticensor on Feb 8, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency (1997) Unregulated continuous resistive load per Schuko plug is limited to 10A (2.2kW). 3kW for a few minutes at a time or with active monitoring.

AdrianB1 on Feb 9, 2025 [–]

The context is electric kettles. Boiling water takes a few minutes at a time.

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