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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: smart plugs???
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:02:51 +0000
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On 18/01/2025 08:55, Mike Scott wrote:
> On 18/01/2025 02:21, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:48:03 +0000, Mike Scott wrote:
>>
>>> ... I'm looking at probably 3kW at 240V to run a heater.
>>>
>>> The power level is just a bit outside my comfort zone for home
>>> construction ...
>>
>> I should say it is. It’s well beyond the rating for a typical household
>> outlet. Whatever it is, I imagine you’re going to need professional
>> electrician help to set it up.
> 
> Your comment puzzles me.... standard UK outlets are 13A 240V, using a 
> ring main rated at 30A total. 3kW is a standard "3 bar" electric heater.
> 
> 
He is probably Murrican or European. Murricans need to go to 220V to get 
that sort of power and in Spain its illegal.


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