Why 3000K electric kettles are so expensive compared to 2000W ones? « on: November 08, 2026, 10:43:41 AM » Author: dor123
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	Re: Why 3000K electric kettles are so expensive compared to 2000W ones? « Reply #1 on: November 08, 2026, 11:09:21 AM » Author: rjluna2
Are you talking about 3000 Watts versus 2000 Watts electric kettles?
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	Re: Why 3000K electric kettles are so expensive compared to 2000W ones? « Reply #2 on: November 08, 2026, 11:52:23 AM » Author: SoxFtw
He probably is and here's my guess: Since the power is significantly higher, it might require more safety features/thicker wiring and such, so the raw materials cost rises. Also the product can be marketed as more expensive due to the higher power = faster boiling of water.
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	Re: Why 3000K electric kettles are so expensive compared to 2000W ones? « Reply #3 on: November 08, 2026, 12:05:01 PM » Author: dor123
Here in Israel, 3000W electric kettles costs 500-1000ILS, while 2000W electric kettles only costs 50-150ILS.
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	Re: Why 3000K electric kettles are so expensive compared to 2000W ones? « Reply #4 on: Today at 01:50:33 AM » Author: Medved
Some time ago there was a push to restrict the power of these kettles, as I understood the motivation came from the UK, where the grid experienced huge spikes after some TV programming just ended or had a break so a lot of people started making tea at practically exactly the same instant, creating hard time for grid management. But then UK left the EU so I don't know if that restriction finally made it into law or not. But regardless the details, since then the power rating of commonly sold kettles got significantly reduced. So my guess why the price difference is, the 2kW ones are the mainstream, made in huge volumes, so the economy of scale and the huge competition brings their price down. The 3kW versions are rather specialty item made with way smaller quantities just for some markets and only by some makers. And because there is limited offering, they can markup higher price for them.
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	Re: Why 3000K electric kettles are so expensive compared to 2000W ones? « Reply #5 on: Today at 03:45:33 AM » Author: dor123
@Medved: I think the EU started the restrict on the power of electric kettles. Not the UK.
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