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Use a British Challenger tank to heat your water instead (files.catbox.moe)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

A couple of issues:

Watts = Volts * Amps. So, if the circuit that the outlet is on is not rated for enough current, it will either trip the breaker or potentially start an electrical fire.

A 240V outlet requires appropriately-rated wiring and breaker, not to mention the outlet itself. Generally these are only installed for ranges and dryers. Getting an extra installed for the counter isn't in the budget for most people.

And for the 240V extension cord...really?... Is that thing rated for consistent usage at >3kW and potential water exposure? If it's not, that's just asking for a house fire.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Watts = Volts * Amps. So, if the circuit that the outlet is on is not rated for enough current, it will either trip the breaker or potentially start an electrical fire.

The outlets are installed per-code by licensed professionals, there's nothing to worry about. You can't install them yourself without breaking the law, unless you happen to be a licensed professional.

And for the 240V extension cord…really?.. Is that thing rated for consistent usage at >3kW and potential water exposure? If it’s not, that’s just asking for a house fire.

The extension cords I linked are perfectly safe and manufactured to deal with 24/7 use & potential water exposure.
In fact there probably overkill. They're capable of 3.60kW(240 × 15 amp = 3600watts).
Just look at the company making them 😆 https://milehydro.com/
Just don't use them outside and you'll be fine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You've got it! Good catch on that extension. 20% over is probably safe, if the manufacturer rated it with enough headroom.

The outlets are installed per-code by licensed professionals, there's nothing to worry about. You can't install them yourself without breaking the law, unless you happen to be a licensed professional.

Yup. With good reason. I DO actually want to get a 240V installed specifically for this purpose myself. Just too pricy to justify/afford at the moment between permit and electrician costs. I'd wager that the cost is well outside of the realm of affordable for a good portion of people, especially those who are not licensed electricians or able to buy a home.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Yeah getting new ones installed is costly, but most homes & apartments should have at least one and these 25ft extension cords are likely more than enough as a substitute unless you get really unlucky where the only one is in the basement which would really suck.