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andrewmccall
on Jan 7, 2013
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Power surges in Britain caused by millions of peop...
I think it's the sheer size of the surge in demand that's unique. It's 1.5-1.75 million kettles going on at almost exactly the same time.
With 25 million homes in the UK that's 6% of them suddenly wanting another 1000w of electricity.
leoc
on Jan 7, 2013
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Most UK households have upgraded to 3000W electric kettles by now, I'd guess.
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With 25 million homes in the UK that's 6% of them suddenly wanting another 1000w of electricity.