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As I'm going camping next weekend, much later in the year than is normal for me, I'm considering abandoning my green credentials (for a few days only!) and buying an EHU so I can take a fan heater.

I looked at some and they had the special plug on both ends. Is there an adaptor or something that you have to buy as well so you can plug in normal 3-pin plugs?

You have been looking at caravan hook-up leads.

For a tent you need a lead with an enclosure at one end fitted with RCD, MCB amd three-pin sockets.

See here:          http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=81

I see.  

I balk at £50 for something I'll probably only ever use once though. I reckon I'll put up with the cold. The things I saw were £12! Can't I buy one of those, cut off the 2-pin socket and add a 3-pin socket like on an ordinary extension lead?

Quote: Originally posted by fran1000 on 12/9/2009

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I see.  

I balk at £50 for something I'll probably only ever use once though. I reckon I'll put up with the cold. The things I saw were £12! Can't I buy one of those, cut off the 2-pin socket and add a 3-pin socket like on an ordinary extension lead?

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Yes, I see the potential for disaster now!

None of my friends camp outside of festivals, let alone use EHU. I'll just take lots of clothes. I'll be the one wrapped up in a roll of vetbed fleece next weekend.<G>

I'm going non ehu next weekend for the 1st time in ages and I'm a bit apprehensive tbh. Wher are you fran100, my ehu will be sat in the garage!!

I'm planning on taking plenty of blankets, have a tent carpet, always insulate the beds well and will wear jogging bottoms/top in bed and will be using my new blackcat heater for the 1st time.

Nowhere near Gloucester, sadly, Pager!

I'm sure I'll be fine. I'll take hot water bottles, and plenty of clothes, and a fleece hat to wear in bed.