How does the electricity get to the 1500W element without a cord?
1882503
The base has a cord. The kettle sits on the base and connects to the power with a center tap.
876170
I'm no expert so take this for what it's worth, but this is my understanding. (110/240)^2 = the coefficient for determining wattage drop. In this case is it's 0.21. 0.21 x 5500 W = 1160 W. A 15 amp circuit should be fine. I have this element connected with 14 guage wire about 15 feet from the wall and it works fine.
2185661
Hello you do not need electricity, it runs on the internal battery. When the battery is dead you purchase a new unit. That is what makes this unit so handy you can put it anywhere on a shelf, end table, bookcase on a wall. It doesn't have to be mounted solid to anything. Ernie
296092
The "name plate" on the bottom specifies 1500W at 120 volts. In my opinion it will be destroyed at 220 volts as well as attempting to operate it on direct current. AC only. hope this helps.
2257772
There is a cord running from the base to the outlet, but there it is cordless from the base up to the lamps.
188274
It's an opaque top and since it's induction it never glows, of course, so I don't know how big the element actually is. The whole unit is only 11" wide, so it's less than that. It's rated at 1500W, but it seems to draw closer to 1250W at full power.
515815
It gets all its power from the computer's bus. It does not need power from an electrical outlet.
723524
Please clarify as I do not see this in the specifications. But I'll guess that "must be plugged in directly to wall outlet" no extension cord" Most home breakers are 15 amp and extension cords can cause problems if equipment/heaters are drawing close to this amperage.
1670757
No it uses a plug in wire. I think it requires a certain voltage & amperage to work properly. You could always just not power it on & then it's just not nearly as brite. It would be just a signboard with neon writing.
2140759
Not enough to even notice. The wire element & the support arms are made of entirely different materials, the wire being made to heat up w/current passed through it.
2110008
It uses an electrical cord, and no, it does not have the spot for batteries.
700923
First, the answer is NOT 500ma (.5) as someone else replied. That is the no-load idle current, NOT the MAXIMUM current. While I don't see an official answer, based on the claimed 87% efficiency, the maximum load and surge, and a battery voltage estimate of 13 volts, a little rough math gives us a possible full load current of a bit over 132 amps, with a possible surge current reaching twice that number. Keep in mind these are just some quick back of the napkin figures, and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's published rating. BOTTOM LINE: Contact them before wiring it, I'm just somebody on the Internet making unreliable wild-eyed claims about electricity.
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A reviewer says that the packaging states 1875W. This equals 15A at 125V. I found advertising that states 15A to 15/20A 125V (maybe on the package too but I don't have that any more). That indicates that it is built to handle 20A--the wiring is clearly thicker and heavier than standard household extension cords. That would allow 2500W max. HOWEVER, this cord should be connected to wiring that is rated at 20A continuously all the way back to a 20A breaker. If you plug the cord into a heavy appliance outlet (NEMA 5-20R) that should be safe. There will be dangerous heat buildup if you pull more than 1875W through 15A wiring, even if the breaker is 20A. A reviewer says that the packaging states 1875W. This equals 15A at 125V. I found advertising that states 15A to 15/20A 125V (maybe on the package too but I don't have that any more). That indicates that it is built to handle 20A--the wiring is clearly thicker and heavier than standard household extension cords. That would allow 2500W max. HOWEVER, this cord should be connected to wiring that is rated at 20A continuously all the way back to a 20A breaker. If you plug the cord into a heavy appliance outlet (NEMA 5-20R) that should be safe. There will be dangerous heat buildup if you pull... » Read More A reviewer says that the packaging states 1875W. This equals 15A at 125V. I found advertising that states 15A to 15/20A 125V (maybe on the package too but I don't have that any more). That indicates that it is built to handle 20A--the wiring is clearly thicker and heavier than standard household extension cords. That would allow 2500W max. HOWEVER, this cord should be connected to wiring that is rated at 20A continuously all the way back to a 20A breaker. If you plug the cord into a heavy appliance outlet (NEMA 5-20R) that should be safe. There will be dangerous heat buildup if you pull more than 1875W through 15A wiring, even if the breaker is 20A. « Show Less
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There are short wires to connect to the 12 volt power source. Only about 18 inches long.
1758171
the electric cord is standard for a small appliance.. without the plug about 2 1/2 feet.
1482108
I do believe it is limited to 15 amps which may not work well with a heating element. It is also not designed to be out in the weather.
2023928
Not an electro an, but electric heaters using burn lots of power. It will heat up but plug in direct to wall don't use extension cord