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coppice:

--- Quote from: Connecteur on October 10, 2023, 04:09:51 pm ---I'd like to see a new world standard, but likely it won't happen in my lifetime. 
USB ports are fairly universal, and some variants can deliver up to 240 watts.
Of course a little USB C plug would be ridiculous tor a kettle, but I'd like to see a "big brother" version for higher wattage.
But that's just me.

--- End quote ---
https://xkcd.com/927/

We have a near universal standard for a plug that goes into a kettle, and you want a new one? This persons needs to be kept very far from any standardisation process.
TimFox:

--- Quote from: Connecteur on October 10, 2023, 04:09:51 pm ---I'd like to see a new world standard, but likely it won't happen in my lifetime. 
USB ports are fairly universal, and some variants can deliver up to 240 watts.
Of course a little USB C plug would be ridiculous tor a kettle, but I'd like to see a "big brother" version for higher wattage.
But that's just me.

--- End quote ---

This cartoon is the standard description of this process:
https://xkcd.com/927/

[Coppice found it ahead of me.]
Connecteur:

--- Quote from: coppice on October 10, 2023, 04:15:45 pm ---
--- Quote from: Connecteur on October 10, 2023, 04:09:51 pm ---I'd like to see a new world standard, but likely it won't happen in my lifetime. 
USB ports are fairly universal, and some variants can deliver up to 240 watts.
Of course a little USB C plug would be ridiculous tor a kettle, but I'd like to see a "big brother" version for higher wattage.
But that's just me.

--- End quote ---
https://xkcd.com/927/

We have a near universal standard for a plug that goes into a kettle, and you want a new one? This persons needs to be kept very far from any standardisation process.

--- End quote ---
Since you missed the point, I will reiterate:
Most low-powered applications (electronics, small appliances, LED lighting) could be covered by USB.
A higher wattage standard would be needed for kettles, etc.
TimFox:
USB-connector chargers for low-power objects are small, and when the standard changes yet again they can be replaced with newer ones.
The NEMA-standard US sockets will remain in place in the US during those transitions.
In other countries, they shall stick with their standards, as well.
Connecteur:

--- Quote from: TimFox on October 10, 2023, 06:14:47 pm ---USB-connector chargers for low-power objects are small, and when the standard changes yet again they can be replaced with newer ones.
The NEMA-standard US sockets will remain in place in the US during those transitions.
In other countries, they shall stick with their standards, as well.

--- End quote ---
Let's assume that USB will continue to evolve past 240 watts as it is currently.  Is that not enough for most of the things we use in the home?  Why should a toaster or a kettle or a microwave also be compatible with that standard?
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