• merc@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      Theoretically it should be the most energy efficient method. You’re transferring all the energy directly into the water molecules, not heating up a container and hoping that heat transfers to the water.

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      2 months ago

      But isn’t it more efficient in the microwave, since you’re only heating the water, not the vessel?

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        2 months ago

        Magnetrons are a lot less efficient than magnetic induction (which most modern electric kettles use). Magnetic induction is about 90% efficient at converting electricity to heat in the vessel, whereas the most efficient microwaves are about 60% efficient at converting electricity to microwaves.