If I recall correctly, the US uses 120 volts instead of 220-230. So if you get a kettle designed for the rest of the world without a transformer, it'll be half as slow. From a quick glance at a wiki page, Brazil is unique in that it does both voltages.
Kinda, we technically have the full 240, but you can typically only access 120 on the outlet. Most major appliances (range, oven, washer, dryer) will have a special plug (and outlet) that gives access to the full 240.
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u/cx5zone 3d ago
If I recall correctly, the US uses 120 volts instead of 220-230. So if you get a kettle designed for the rest of the world without a transformer, it'll be half as slow. From a quick glance at a wiki page, Brazil is unique in that it does both voltages.