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01/3/2021 at 3:05pm
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we have been looking at electric grills as one of our options for cooking what would be the maximum wattage that we could use on a typical uk electric hookup if it was the only electrical item being used at the time.A lot of them seem to be 2000 watts which seems a bit high.


01/3/2021 at 3:51pm
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Over here you should have no problem, 16amp hookups abroad might be different as a lot of sites only offer 6amp.
I have several different electric cooking items, electric bbq, one that has a continental grill style top and underneath does rotating skewers for meat, vegetables. an italian chibata toasted sandwich maker etc etc
If you use a domestic kettle or a microwave in your van at present why couldnt you use an outside/indoors electrical hotplate of some description

scroll down the below link and it will give you an idea of what different appliances watt to amp use

https://www.getoutwiththekids.co.uk/camping/camping-tips/using-an-electric-hook-up-ehu/

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01/3/2021 at 4:14pm
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2kW IMHO is the sweet spot for a single piece of domestic appliance with a heating element for camping use in UK.

Bear in mind that there may still be sites that only provide 6 to 8A supplies, therefore, please read the site and pitch details with care prior to booking, and do not assume it is 10A or higher to avoid disappointment.

I would strongly advise against getting one with a higher wattage so as to take advantage of 16A supply as they are still not that common for tent pitches - they tend to be associated with hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes.

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01/3/2021 at 6:24pm
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Firstly if you are in a caravan, don't overlook that there are a number of electrical demands that are going on in the 'background' that you probably don't think about, battery charger, fresh water pump, toilet flush, lights etc. They all add to your load on the EHU! They may be nominal 12v devices but they do draw on the charger/mains power unit. Probably best to allow a couple of amps at least (500W) for those so you don't push EHU breaker to tripping point.

EHUs are not universal in their capacity, most UK ones are 10A or 16A, but lesser ones do exist. Continental ones are often at the lower end of the range.

Below is the TOTAL load each EHU can supply.

6A EHU - 1.4kW (1400W)
8A EHU - 1.9kW (1900W)
10A EHU - 2.4kW (2400W)
16A EHU - 3.8kW (3800W)

You'd probably be OK using a a 2kW grill on a 10A EHU, but you are getting close to the limit if you use any other electrical drain at the same time. Biggest problem is that most electrical appliances are only nominally rated, so a 2kW grill could easily be drawing 2.1kW or so in reality.

Most appliances can be found in 'low power' versions aimed at the camping market, albeit usually at a higher price! Example: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=440107&v=3549&q=211961&r=62066=&p=https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16012632/vango-scran-cooking-grill-xl-16012632


02/3/2021 at 1:03am
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For the past 4 years we have used an electric griddle pan by 'Quest' which consumes just 1300 watts which means that other low wattage electrical appliances can be used simultaneously without tripping the mains circuit. It does get quite hot as we have cooked gammon steaks and sirloin steaks to perfection plus it's ideal for breakfast mixed grills too. The other benefit is that it's easy to clean and store as well.



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