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If you can have microwave ovens, why not microwave boilers? (economist.com)
3 points by helsinkiandrew on April 10, 2021 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments



It's a little confusing - although the microwave heater is less efficient than resistive heating (96% compared with 100%?). Efficiency comes from microwaves ability to heat quickly so water can be heated on demand - but it doesn't say how much efficiency that will bring.


Other coverage: Microwave-powered home boiler - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26475392




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