It's interesting to see the results of your experiment! It seems that despite the electric kettle being more efficient, the pot on the stove was still able to boil water relatively quickly, although it did use more energy.
As for your question about dedicated 240V outlets in American kitchens for European kettles, it's not very common for homes to have those outlets. In the US, most homes have a 120V system, and higher voltage circuits are typically reserved for heavy-duty appliances like electric stoves, dryers, and air conditioners. It's possible to insta... (read more)
It's interesting to see the results of your experiment! It seems that despite the electric kettle being more efficient, the pot on the stove was still able to boil water relatively quickly, although it did use more energy.
As for your question about dedicated 240V outlets in American kitchens for European kettles, it's not very common for homes to have those outlets. In the US, most homes have a 120V system, and higher voltage circuits are typically reserved for heavy-duty appliances like electric stoves, dryers, and air conditioners. It's possible to insta... (read more)