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Cake day: July 2nd, 2023

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  • Nope, it generally is not a good idea to try that. It might possibly work, but European power typically runs at 50hz (50 cycles per second) and the US is designed at 60hz. This small difference can mean that a European device would operate more quickly than designed. This is especially an issue with devices that have internal timers or motors.

    Also, we have different plugs in the US for our 240v appliances, which would mean an interesting plug adapter situation.

    So it could possibly work, or it could break the thing, or start a fire. Generally not for the faint of heart and definitely should consult an electrician.




  • I use them all the time! Unfortunately though our power system uses 120v and not 240v so our kettles aren’t as effective here. Still, MUCH more effective than boiling on the gas or electric stovetop/range.

    Ironically it was after I spent time in Europe for work in the early 2000s that I picked up on this and bought one for my house. Now with my family of four, we use them regularly.

    Edit - also Technology Connections (my favorite nerd out YouTube channel) did a video on this.

    And I’m an absolute bonehead for missing that this is the same video as OP posted. Please forgive me for being excited as an American that uses kettles!





  • Please keep this attitude - riding in weather is not a death sentence, however you need time in the seat to understand how to deal with it safely.

    At least you can look at your awesome bike without any battle damage, rather than looking at mangled fairings because you dumped it riding on oil that sits on the surface right when the rain starts, or wet leaves in the fall.

    You’re doing it right! You only get one life, and with life being so expensive right now, you don’t need a repair bill for your bike OR your body on top of it.

    You’ll get there, I promise 😁