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Quote: Originally posted by paul_M on 29/5/2010

Thanks - however, at that price it's probably cheaper for me to buy another spare battery for the camera!

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Quote: Originally posted by Nightrider on 29/5/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by paul_M on 29/5/2010

Thanks - however, at that price it's probably cheaper for me to buy another spare battery for the camera!

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If it is only Mobile & Camera Chargers that you want to use you may be better getting a cheap 12v > 240V inverter and charging then from the car.?

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Can I just add a comment on this, last year we stayed on three sites. Having to reverse wires on all three the first and last being wrong way round. I always check using a Martindale checker before plugging anything else into the system.

I have read comments on why bother as most RCDS break on both poles, but this is not the issue electronic systems require the correct orientation. To back this up try putting the batteries in your remote for the TV the wrong way round, I rest my case but if you can afford to take the chance why check.

Quote: Originally posted by scott101 on 29/5/2010  

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Can I just add a comment on this, last year we stayed on three sites. Having to reverse wires on all three the first and last being wrong way round. I always check using a Martindale checker before plugging anything else into the system. I have read comments on why bother as most RCDS break on both poles, but this is not the issue electronic systems require the correct orientation. To back this up try putting the batteries in your remote for the TV the wrong way round, I rest my case but if you can afford to take the chance why check.

So let’s get this correct then ...... according to TENTZ..... The reversing of polarity is insignificant??

Now that is interesting. You are obviously one of these people who claim colour blind electricians are ok!

 If polarity doesn’t mater why did in Jan 1^st 2005 the UK change is colour code to fall in line with the EU  

My use of a simple DC situation was not to detract but to emphasise that electrical safety is imperative. Yes you may never have a problem if you ignore the situation, but why take that risk?

 Personally I will keep checking and swapping over the Live and Neutral as required.     

If you wander around most campsites in the evening you'll find any number of 'vans with awnings, complete with table lights or pendant lights hung from the roof poles of awnings (both distinctly not modern appliances) So, if my understanding is correct (and I won't be posting on this topic any more because I'm a bit fed up of being shouted down by others) it would seem prudent to correct any reverse polarity issues that might be found - just in case. I do, and I will continue to do so.

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