Comment on YSK: Gas stoves cause cancer

• Buffalox@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  This is very common in Denmark, and I suspect in much of Europe.
  This is commonly used for stoves, ovens, dishwashers, dryers and washing machines. 30 years ago it was vastly dominant.
  But today most 380/400v equipment can also run on 230/240v (2 phases instead of 3). Many now use standard 230/240v because most equipment has become more power efficient.

  PS: Apparently we actually have 400v for 3 phases. So our stove is 400v. I just chose the lower number to not exaggerate.
  I’ve tried to find out why both numbers are used, and all I can find is that it’s due to regional differences?

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• sanpo@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I checked mine, which is a fairly basic model, and it’s actually 400V.

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• Kecessa@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Depends where you live, 240v/30 or 50 amps is the standard in North America

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  • frunch@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Guess that’s what threw me off. 240v is what our electric (non-gas) appliances use in the States, 380v sounded like it could be commercial-style equipment or something

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    • Kecessa@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Correct, it exists for commercial applications but sometimes even the grid where you’re at might not support it (if you’re in a more remote location).

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      • Zwiebel@feddit.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        It’s the standard for all homes in Germany

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