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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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