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PersonBump5
12/8/2009 at 11:09am
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We have booked into a campsite which states 10amp electric hook ups.  Most sites state 16amp.  What is the difference?  We only want it to power a light and small fridge.  Will we be ok with our normal leads?


Persontykey
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Yes, to give a short answer. 10A is plenty


PersonHEJC72
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10 amp is more than enough to power a fridge and a light - we also run a 1kw fan heater and have never tripped the electric on a 10A hook up.

Just make sure that you have a proper EHU hook up lead (many sites won't accept home made/bodge eBay ones)

You can buy the 3 socket ones from places like Towsure and Riversway Leisure for about £50.



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PersonRockford
12/8/2009 at 1:56pm
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The difference is the 'amount' of power you can draw at any one time.

10A is 2.3kW / 2300W
16A is 3.6kW / 3680W

As above, 10A is plenty for your requirements.


Personrustyfrog
12/8/2009 at 7:33pm
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If you are using a 2kw heater, switch it on at its lowest setting first and increase to the max (if needed) slowly.
The high initial surge can often cause the trip out to function.



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