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Well he's wrong there then: 70% efficient at converting input energy into heat, compared with an electric kettle:at 80% (how the feck is it that low? the water is in direct contact with the element).When the fun stops, STOP. -
Ah, but you're assuming you're heating the same amount of water. With a microwave, you're only heating the water you need (a cup full) but in a kettle you're always boiling more water than you actually need.Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View Post
Well he's wrong there then: 70% efficient at converting input energy into heat, compared with an electric kettle:at 80% (how the feck is it that low? the water is in direct contact with the element).
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That's a luxury in our house. Hot water for the pot noodles is only for family Sunday lunch on the last Sunday of the month. Rest of time it's straight out the tap...cold tap.Originally posted by Whorty View Post
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You have splashed out on a tap? Wow you've really hit the big time. Does it draw from the bath water that you all share once a month?Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
That's a luxury in our house. Hot water for the pot noodles is only for family Sunday lunch on the last Sunday of the month. Rest of time it's straight out the tap...cold tap.Comment
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That won't flow through a tap, they use a shovel for the bath "water".Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
You have splashed out on a tap? Wow you've really hit the big time. Does it draw from the bath water that you all share once a month?Comment
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Didn't say it was my tap. We have some posh people on the row with their very own outside tap. Beat's using rainwater overflow.Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
You have splashed out on a tap? Wow you've really hit the big time. Does it draw from the bath water that you all share once a month?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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