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06/8/2015 at 3:29pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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I suspect, from the tone and wording of the OP, that this is a "home made" version, without the appropriate protection, and also that the OP is not "competent with electrics", so I would therefore advise that they purchase the correct item, first and foremost.
Something like this...
Camping EHU unit
...with the appropriate cut-outs. breakers, and waterproof requirements (As you may gather, I too am not "competent with electrics"!).
In short, these are made for the job, and with the socket(s) off the ground, and inside the tent, most of us would say from that point onwards, you would be fine to use domestic extension leads and domestic appliances. Obviously, at this point, you'll need to know what amps you are using, and the capabilities of your equipment (Rule of thumb is usually do not use more than one item with a heating element together, such as kettle, heater, toaster etc).
If you do, and the supply and/or your new EHU unit cannot cope, the built in protection will flick the supply off, and all will need to be re-set, but will remain safe.
I suspect the item described in the OP would more likely result in "some sort of accident", should this "overload" be reached.
If in doubt, find one you think is suitable, and at an acceptable price, then come back here to check you have chosen wisely, before pressing the "Confirm order" button!
As Sergeant Esterhaus used to say... "Hey... Let's be careful out there"!!
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