>120V
They like wasting copper.
>he boils water in the microwave because the electric kettle takes 45 minutes to warm up
>civilized nation in the 21st century
>uses anything but a Schuko socket
Happy plug is best plug.
>>60105787
Honestly the Brits have got the best domestic single phase plugs I reckon.
>>60105885
Funnily enough, I agree
https://youtu.be/UEfP1OKKz_Q
>>60105879
>can only insert it one way
USB tier
>>60105982
>can only insert a grounded plug one way
What kind of retarded power outlets do you fags have?
What's the point in the 120v system in America when they still have to have special 240v power circuits for things like ovens and clothes dryers?
Why not just make everything a universal 240v
>>60106172
Mah history became their standard basically. That said they did move on from DC.
One of the stunts Edison pulled to perpetuate the AC is more dangerous meme which didn't work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoKi4coyFw0
The yanks don't even have three phase down the street they are so old school.
>>60106087
There are some advantages to running fully balanced mains.
>>60105946
Reminds me of that lesson in science where they taught everyone how to rewire a plug because the curriculum is twenty year out of phase with reality.
