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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Pony
(Post 5102286)
In the UK I had a 'fast boil' model which was 3000 watts. 3kw kettles are common in the UK, I have not seen anything similar here though...
US dryers and ovens have 220 volts at least mine do. |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
As previously stated a 1750 watt kettle will boil water equally fast, regardless of the voltage.
I think the whole problem is your not going to get a kettle any more powerful than that. The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation Amps = Watts/Volts. So a 3000w kettle on a 110v supply will draw a little over 27 amps! Your breaker would be tripping liking a hippy at Woodstock. Their is a very valid reason they run 220v to power heavy duty electrical items like dryers, AC units etc. |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Pony
(Post 5102330)
As previously stated a 1750 watt kettle will boil water equally fast, regardless of the voltage.
I think the whole problem is your not going to get a kettle any more powerful than that. The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation Amps = Watts/Volts. So a 3000w kettle on a 110v supply will draw a little over 27 amps! Your breaker would be tripping liking a hippy at Woodstock. Their is a very valid reason they run 220v to power heavy duty electrical items like dryers, AC units etc. |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Terminal
(Post 5101943)
For example US friends or ours want an electric kettle from the UK. Is it possible to get it to boil as quickly in the US on a lower voltage?
TIA I'm saving all those links! Thanks all :thumbup: |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Terminal
(Post 5103037)
Wicked! Someone found the Breville <-- this was the model we were going to buy for them! :D
I'm saving all those links! Thanks all :thumbup: (guess what I was doing yesterday!) :p |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
11 yrs ago it was very difficult to buy an electric kettle in NJ...now it is much easier. Try the large department stores but they only seem to carry one or two models.
As for convertors...try the search option at the top there's been several threads on this subject. Converters tend to be large, heavy and get very hot. We brought a UK TV and video recorder with us because my MIL sends Corrie tapes. We never leave the convertor plugged in when we are not using the TV. US kettles do not boil as quickly as UK ones...also they switch off straight away. The kettles in the UK tend to boil for a minute or so. |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Well I can honestly say our GE kettle from Walmart is not slow in boiling at all. No complaints this end.
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Terminal
(Post 5101943)
We're not bringing most of our electrical items, but for the few that we are, what kind of converters are available and can they make electricals that require 240v to work properly, work on 110v?
For example US friends or ours want an electric kettle from the UK. Is it possible to get it to boil as quickly in the US on a lower voltage? TIA Do a search, I recall some very entertaining discussions on this topic a couple of years ago. - Tim |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by TimFountain
(Post 5104014)
Heavy current things like kettles, irons etc are not worth worrying about. Leave them in the UK and buy them here. Sears started selling electric kettles about 5 years ago. Most PC's can operate on 110 or 240V, there will be a swtich on the back. My advice would be to leave all but the most essential electrical items and buy them here. I did bring a pretty expensive set of stereo equipment with me from the UK, and run that off of a dedicated 220V feed from the distribution board. You might also find a 220V feed in the launcry room and kitchen, but wiring it up so you don't fry yourself is another thing altogether.
Do a search, I recall some very entertaining discussions on this topic a couple of years ago. - Tim To the OP some people on here have said they've had and electrician to do this very thing so they can use their UK items. Bear in mind if you probably won't be able to get electrical items repaired if they are from the UK. |
Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 5104043)
Bear in mind if you probably won't be able to get electrical items repaired if they are from the UK.
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by lapin_windstar
(Post 5104174)
Do people still have kitchen appliances repaired?
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Oh, I see, sorry!
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by lapin_windstar
(Post 5106039)
Oh, I see, sorry!
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 5104043)
I don't think you can modify electrical wiring unless you are a qualified electrician...you certainly can't in NJ. If you took a chance and had a fire the insurance company will not pay out.
.... - Tim |
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