It’s probably because he’s a pathological liar

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.

Ha, I totally missed that, thanks. I just got excited about the subject and didn’t watch the video.

I have one too! It’s super old but works amazingly for small things like individual cups of tea or hot chocolate for the kids. Got it as a white elephant gift that someone thought was a joke. I was super excited to get it. We have several kettles too.

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!

Dem toofs

I disagree. If everyone immediately overnight started referring to it as “Alligator Alcatraz Concentration Camp” and were committed to using that name going forward no matter what, they sure the fuck wouldn’t like it anymore.

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 😁

Maybe when this fizzles out we can get bipartisan support to change our First Past the Post voting system.

This will ultimately fail until that changes.

Porque no los dos?

Keep it up, but fuck everyone that didn’t vote and helped put us here where we are today. Pepperidge Farm will always remember.

Totally agree

Wish they were in discussion to overhaul our fptp voting system. Any third party is doomed to fail, by design, until first past the post is in the rear view mirror.

Pussies

I really need to go through my old electronics drawers and pull out any old batteries. I’m battling statistics right now, and statistics always wins.

Should have used yeets