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[–] DrunkenPirate@feddit.org 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

You‘re right. It’s actually a poor example. In Germany it’s reduced to 600 and 800W or 2,5 and 3,33A.

However, the constant current might be an issue for old and thin cables. Working as a resistor and heats up.

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

That's a good point, this would have a couple amps going through it all day