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   From: William_Gothberg@internet.co.is   
      
   On Sat, 29 Dec 2018 18:25:05 -0000, Arthur Conan Doyle  wrote:   
      
   > "William Gothberg"  wrote:   
   >   
   >> I thought the USA had 240V sockets in rooms where they're likely to be   
   needed, like the kitchen?   
   >   
   > In the US 240v sockets are typically found in the kitchen for use by an   
   electric   
   > range, or in a dedicated laundry room for use by an electric dryer. Sometimes   
   > they can be found in a garage. The interior outlets are typicaly located   
   behind   
   > the appliance - in effect dedicated for that appliance and not intended for   
   > general use.   
      
   I'd find that severely limiting.  2kW hoover, 2kW kettle, breadmaker, toaster,   
   etc, etc.   
      
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