[globular-toast]

> Whenever I cook on gas, I miss the fast-heating of induction for things like pasta or potatoes.

In the UK, every kitchen has a fast-boil kettle (and has done for decades now) and those still boil water faster than an induction hob.

[kristofferR]

US kettles are much slower than UK kettles though, due to the voltage difference in the power outlets.

[globular-toast]

I think it's current rather than voltage, but I believe I the US the power is two phase AC with 240V usually available for kitchen appliances etc. I wonder why they don't make that available for kettles? It's really convenient and very efficient.