Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Jul 25th 2007, 3:17 am
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
US dryers and ovens have 220 volts at least mine do.
Jul 25th 2007, 3:37 am
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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.
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.
Jul 25th 2007, 3:53 am
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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.
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.
Jul 25th 2007, 12:16 pm
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Wicked! Someone found the Breville <-- this was the model we were going to buy for them! 
I'm saving all those links! Thanks all
I'm saving all those links! Thanks all
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Jul 25th 2007, 1:08 pm
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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.
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.
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Jul 25th 2007, 1:12 pm
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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.
Jul 25th 2007, 1:20 pm
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
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
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.
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Jul 25th 2007, 1:30 pm
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
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
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.
Jul 25th 2007, 2:14 pm
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Jul 25th 2007, 11:25 pm
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
Oh, I see, sorry!
Jul 27th 2007, 2:01 am
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Re: Voltage convertors 240v>110v
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