Why the heck are we waiting more than a minute for toast?

[hwy17]

I found it and the 2 slot Dualit US model does pull 1200 watts.

This is supposedly the same "loading" as the UK model 2 slot.

Any future british visitors will be given a stern talking to about their purportedly experienced assessment of the speed of toasting in my household.

As for why my old $11 Cuisinart still seems to toast faster... TBD

 

[45North]

Over here in NA just stick to a 2 narrow slot (non extra wide bagel) toaster or you'll be waiting a long time for your toast!

 

[Warpspeed]

Multiple heater elements and a parabolic reflector are suggested as a worthy experiment for the nerdy adventurer.

 

[Crowz]

Found this gem of an article :

https://www.electronicproducts.com/do-not-try-this-at-home-scientists-alter-appliance-to-toast-bread-in-10-seconds/

Some highlights :

The first phase was meant to see if the power increase would even work: starting voltage was set at 295 with approximately 1.5 kilowatts. From there, the toaster was pushed up to 330 volts and 1.8 kilowatts. Using this much power, the bread achieve a full toasting in about one minute’s time.

While most people would be happy with a 30-second toaster, the guys at Photonicinduction were not done — they then decided they wanted toast in 10 seconds. Initial power went straight to 405 volts / 2+ kilowatts and after about 20 seconds or so, smoke started coming from the bread. Once removed, the bread showed signs of being fairly well burnt.

A second try was given at approximately 405 volts, 2.9 kilowatts, and after 10 seconds, the bread turned out well toasted.

 

[pablo131]

quick toast = wood burning stove and long fork.

 

[teal95]

I worked for a short time in Sara Lee's R&D kitchen. They had a 3 phase 460v microwave. Heating up lunch was ~6 seconds.

Code (at least where I live) requires that a kitchen have at least 2 20 amp circuits. The inspector requested that I run a separate circuit even though I only had 2 outlets in the galley kitchen in the in-law suite above my shop. I did add another circuit and outlet.

We also had to have a discussion about my refrigerator outlet, behind the fridge of course. Being in a kitchen it's required to be GFCI. But GFCI are required to be accessible. He agrees with me that being behind the fridge it was pretty unlikely to get wet so I could skip the GFCI.

 

[svetz]

Instant Toast​

Why quick toast when you can have instant toast?

 

[littleharbor2]

220v single phase 50hz is not US 240v split phase 60hz.... Yes, some things can use either, some things will burn up faster, some things go right for a bong hit of that purple magic smoke.

After that bong hit you're going to get the munchies and be fascinated just watching the toast cook.

 

[littleharbor2]

I WANTS!!!

Ebay time

Hundreds available on eBay

 

[Supervstech]

Hundreds available on eBay

Thrift shops often have em. ~$5

 

[littleharbor2]

Thrift shops often have em. ~$5

Seems the folks on eBay think they are collectors' items, looking at their prices.