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xkcd #3211: Amperage (imgs.xkcd.com)
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xkcd #3211: Amperage

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Oh, and do you have any tips on how to vacuum up copper that's melted into your carpet?

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[-] cynar@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

It's less based on the capacity, and more on how much time is likely a premium.

E.g. motorway services are more expensive, since people need the power and want to get back on the road. It's exactly the same logic as the price of petrol there.

[-] Greg@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 days ago

Makes sense! Thank you!

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