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Quote: Originally posted by uxb443 on 28/7/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by lunarvenus on 27/7/2013...... as the electrics aren't serviceable...........

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Electrical systems are definitely serviceable.

Each circuit can be tested to ensure continuity and good insulation and RCDs can be readily checked with the correct equipment to ensure operating within design parameters.

Individual appliances can also be checked (PAT - portable appliance testing).

Testing can/should also cover a variety of other factors.

I hope you are on top of the problem now.

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Quote: Originally posted by lunarvenus on 27/7/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 27/7/2013

Quoted by uxb443:  I find that electric kettles are often a likely source of problems.

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I agree as we had this problem recently at home when we switched on the kettle so I had to buy a new one which solved the problem.

Having a kettle with a power output of 1.7 kilowatts doesn't help as this kind of power is for domestic use as the majority of campsites have a lower amperage output that's why we use a low voltage kettle for use in the caravan with less than half that amount of power at only 7,500 watts. It may take a little longer to boil but at least we can use other appliances (excluding microwave) and don't have to keep resetting the MCB switches because we are trying to consume too much energy simultaneously. What you have to remember is that at home you can demand power without any problems but whilst on a campsite you have to adapt accordingly and use the electrical resources efficiently. 

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A 1.7kw kettle ???

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I think the confusion arises from your figures, 7.500 is either 7 1/2 watts ( doubt that would boil ) or 7500 watts (32A!) ibelieve it should be 750 watts.

Saxo1

Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 28/7/2013

I think the confusion arises from your figures, 7.500 is either 7 1/2 watts ( doubt that would boil ) or 7500 watts (32A!) ibelieve it should be 750 watts.

Saxo1

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Quote: Originally posted by lunarvenus on 26/7/2013OK, what trip switch should I have in the van, I think there is either two or three there but the one for the socket trips if I use the kettle with toaster or microwave or George foreman etc.

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Quote: Originally posted by freeatlast on 29/7/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by lunarvenus on 26/7/2013OK, what trip switch should I have in the van, I think there is either two or three there but the one for the socket trips if I use the kettle with toaster or microwave or George foreman etc.

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There could be other things connected to your sockets mcb, such as the water heater, the fridge or a heater system.

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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 29/7/2013OH....DEAR!!

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He should be banned from using EHU till he gets his act together.

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