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Does anyone know whether a normal 10amp/16amp EHU will stand a normal electric toaster and kettle?

I would be very grateful of your advice.

Vixen123

Never had any problems can’t go camping with out tea and toast first thing in the morning. But we only use one heating peace of equipment at any one time so unplug the heater as well.

Thank you all for the advice.  I think I may invest in both a toaster and a kettle.  OK, I know its not proper camping, but I have to have a little home comfort!!

We do the same as Cas too

Use the same socket for heater, toaster and kettle (one at a time), then you know you won't overload.

Quote: Originally posted by vixen123 on 25/02/2005

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Thank you all for the advice.  I think I may invest in both a toaster and a kettle.  OK, I know its not proper camping, but I have to have a little home comfort!!

It may not be but if you are paying for hookup you might as well use it!!!

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Toasters are not usually a problem. We have a very basic toaster that we have used with no problems. Kettles can be. Some people buy low-wattage kettles from caravan shops. If you divide the wattage by 250, (or 230 if you are being fussy) you will get amps drawn. Our household kettle is 3000 watts, so 12/13 amps.

We have limited worktop space to have an electric kettle so we have one that goes on the gas ring. There is something special about the whistle of a gas kettle, and an association with caravanning for me, that goes right back to my childhood.

James

Quote: Originally posted by Septic on 27/02/2005

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Toasters are not usually a problem. We have a very basic toaster that we have used with no problems. Kettles can be. Some people buy low-wattage kettles from caravan shops. If you divide the wattage by 250, (or 230 if you are being fussy) you will get amps drawn. Our household kettle is 3000 watts, so 12/13 amps.

We have limited worktop space to have an electric kettle so we have one that goes on the gas ring. There is something special about the whistle of a gas kettle, and an association with caravanning for me, that goes right back to my childhood.

 

James

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Yep perhaps I should go for the gas kettle just to be safe.  Can't imagine the embarrassment of tripping the electric on rather a large site.  I would have some explaining to do with some unhappy campers when there TV goes off right in the middle of some juicy bits of a Soap!

Thanks for all your help folks!

Vixen123