Quote: Originally posted by HOWIES on 21/2/2014
yes that ole power useage again; someone a while ago showed a list of consumption of typical appliances; does any one have the link to this;
also I read; one divides the watts by the power to get amps; so 1000 watt say microwave is 4.2 amps? BUT; what happens if I am not on 230 hook up, I understand the amps will almost double? can someone clarify for me please
All electrical appliances will have their wattage stamped on them somewhere or on a label i.e. a 2000 watt fan heater or a 3000 watt electric kettle etc.
The voltage supply in the UK is 230 to 240 volts. These days, 230 volts is taken as the norm.
A campsite supplies it's power in amps. The average campsite provides 10 amps but some now provide 16 amps and a few still live in the dark ages and only supply 5 amps. You need to ask when booking.
You therefore need to know what each of your electrical appliances will draw in amps and make sure that when used together the total amps does not exceed the campsite supply, otherwise the fuses will trip on the pitch supply pillar.
If you are good at maths you can work out the amps by dividing the watts by 230 (or 240) volts, so, as you say, a 1000 watt appliance will draw 1000/230 = 4.34 amps.
If you take a look at this page and scroll down to the bottom you will see a watts to amps conversion table. Print it off and take it with you. It could be a good idea to mark the amps on your appliances in marker pen so you can see at a glance what they draw but in reality you will probably get used to your own appliances anyway.
Hope this helps. I don't know anything about 12v to 230v converters you will be pleased to know 
Topic: amps
