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Hi we're  fairly new to camping and would like some advice on electic hook up .I've bought a 'proper' cable from a friend at work who used to camp.The thing is I don't understand what I can run on it (dddddeeeerrrrrrr)What I mean is .Do I have to buy  special low voltage appliances to use with it or can I just use 'normal' household appliances.We were thinking of buying a combi tv and some sort of heater.I was going to buy a camping gaz heater as well .Any advice will be greatly appreciated

PS My hubby has never camped before and I don't want him to be put off As I really enjoy it .Hence the heater and TV .LOL

A lot will depend on the site's power - this can vary quite a bit.  Once you know the site's amperage you can run any combination of things up to this.   TV/video should be ok all sites.   If necessary you can always switch one thing off whilst you use another.

Hi Jelika,

The first thing you have to find out is how many amps the EHU supply is.  Some are 16 amps, some less - 10 or even 5.  If its 16 amps you can run applicances with a total wattage of 3680.  If its 10 amps, the max wattage is 2300, and if its 5 amps you can run only 1150 watts.  Just add up the wattage of the things you are using at the same time to make sure you're within the limit.  Some things actually take a power surge when you first switch on which takes them above their running wattage, so try not to run too close to the limit and you'll be OK!