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03/5/2011 at 7:03pm
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Hi guys, can you use an ordinary 13a kettle/toaster etc when using an electric hook-up for camping?


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03/5/2011 at 7:18pm
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yes and no if on a 16amp then you can use a normal kettle and toster on 10amp again aslong as not a kettle of more than 2300watts will be fine but on a 6amp normal kettles will be to high a wattage.

6amp=1380watts

10amp=2300watts

16amp=3680watts

the other limit may be your hookup as alot are only 10amp

 



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03/5/2011 at 7:23pm
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We got a value kettle from tesco, had no problems with it so far, I haven't checked but guess it's a lower wattage than the expensive ones. Haven't tried a toaster!

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We've also got a kettle and a toaster, as well as fan heater and fridge, lamps etc. We find that we have to unplug the heater to use the kettle otherwise it trips out. I guess it tips the wattage just a little too much. Doesn't cause any problems tho, just flip the switch on the electric and remember to unplug the heater!!! :-)


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03/5/2011 at 7:42pm
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Thanks all!! New to camping and want to check everything out before we go!!! xxx


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03/5/2011 at 7:42pm
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Dont think the "value" kettles are a lower wattage

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03/5/2011 at 10:48pm
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I have normal kettle, toaster and fan heater and never have a problem, I just remember to switch one thing off when I want to use another.

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04/5/2011 at 11:22am
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We used a Tesco Value kettle & toaster on our last trip and had no problems. The kettle seemed to take a while longer to boil but otherwise it was fine. The Value appliances seem to have a slightly lower wattage (which I suspect is how they can make a kettle for under a fiver!).


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As mentioned, on a 16A Supply, you can use them, just not together of course..

FYI,

Most 'value' toasters consume well under 1KW (< 4Amps)..
But most kettles, even cheap ones seem to be 2KW+ (> 8Amps).

We found a 1KW Travel Kettle for under £10, that means we can have the toaster/kettle and hobs on at the same time and still stay under 16A...

Maplins sell an extension lead with Power Meter built in, it can tell you instantly what Amps/Watts your devices are using, we find it a godsend, we've measured all our kit, the kettle was the only thing we needed to really get a specific low power one. It's great when camping to 'remind' you how much you are using, so I always check before switching on the larger appliances.


Maplins Power Meter Extension Lead - £9.99



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