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Subject: Re: British (european?) kitchen counter electric outlets
Date: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:13:20 -0700
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On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 15:53:02 -0700, Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
wrote:

>In the US, we are required (new construction) to have two dedicated 20A
>(2400W) circuits to service countertop "small appliances".  In addition,
>there is also a requirement for a relatively tight spacing between
>(duplex) receptacles -- the intent to keep cords short (IIRC, < 4ft...
>we settled on 3').
>
>SWMBO was watching a britcom and commented at how few receptacles/outlets
>were in evidence to serve the countertop.  Granted, each outlet is rated a
>fair bit higher than US (each US outlet being 2400W -- the full load rating
>of the branch circuit supporting it).  But, still, how do you address
>NUMBERS of appliances in use, concurrently -- where each appliance will
>likely draw only a fraction of the rated branch circuit's current so
>total load isn't an issue?
>
>E.g., we (presently) have a ~1KW microwave oven and a ~1KW toaster as
>ever-present loads.  To that, it is not uncommon to add an electric
>wok, hand or stand mixer, pizzelle iron, etc.  The abundance of
>outlets makes it easy to add appliances as well as providing flexibility
>over where they can be put into use.

The British plugs and outlets are enormous too.