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If you're new to this channel I strongly recommend checking out some of the other videos first. This one was slightly tongue in cheek and a guessing game about a reckless use of a kettle element for an application it was really not intended for.
Do not actually attempt this. It carries a high "element" of risk. Still safer than the jaw dropping bath heater here though.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIUJWIT9GrU

For reference, a 2kW heating element in the UK (240v) can be used as a very high power 30 ohm resistor, and likewise, spiral cooker elements also make great industrial resistors too.

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Apr 11, 2016 · aembleton on USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

The wires are insulated. Yes, there is a risk but this is what he does.
Check out this video for a story of a risky thing he did with a heating element and a bath (4:30 is where it really gets going): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUn17ccR2a4

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