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The Alan Alda Resembler @reedonly.bsky.social

I'd do it but our building would need extensive electrical work to make it possible even before any changes to our unit (thanks a lot Boston housing stock)

aug 31, 2025, 2:54 pm • 3 0

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Jeff @softpath.bsky.social

A standalone induction cooktop plugs into a 110V outlet, and, on high, uses no more power than a hairdryer.

aug 31, 2025, 4:38 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Alan Alda Resembler @reedonly.bsky.social

I’m just relaying what the electrician told me about replacing our gas range

aug 31, 2025, 4:40 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jeff @softpath.bsky.social

a.co/d/8CumFjh

aug 31, 2025, 6:39 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jeff @softpath.bsky.social

Thank you. A lot of times electricians have no idea the power draw of these things. If you use a hairdryer, you can probably use one of these.

aug 31, 2025, 6:38 pm • 0 0 • view
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Michael Burchert @michaelburchert.bsky.social

What a lost place, sorry. The US has so much catching up to do in terms of investment in sustainable infrastructure, even though it has invested so much in science that it has been able to predict exactly where the journey is headed for decades. (Electrification, efficiency sufficiency etc.)

aug 31, 2025, 3:01 pm • 3 0 • view
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cwcox.bsky.social @cwcox.bsky.social

I believe there are some induction cooktops on sale (or in development) that run on a 15amp circuit and use a battery to build up the needed current. Big opportunity for retrofits in old buildings.

aug 31, 2025, 5:52 pm • 1 0 • view