Electric Supply Information
A Guide to hook up power supplies found on most Caravan & Camping sites, Voltage - 230 volts ac 50 Hz ( This is the nominal level and may be higher at 240 volts or lower at 220 volts Keeping these figures in mind, remember these max wattages when using the electrical appliances in your Caravan if you don't wish to trip the site circuit breakers |
Power for leisure
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Current available as marked on most outlet posts
6 amps this provides a total power capability of 1.38 kilo watts 10 amps this provides a total power capability of 2.300 kilo watts 16 amps this provides a total power capability of 3.680 kilo watts Here are the Various wattage loadings in the Caravan equipment Fixed Caravan Equipment : manufactures fixtures Water heater/central heating - 0.5 to 3.0 kilo watts Fridge - 0.125 kilo watts ( 125 watts ) Micro wave cooker - 1.25 kilo watts Mains powered Battery - 0.700 kilo watts Charger. part of the power distribution unit Cooker fitted with Electric - 0.800 Kilo watts hot plate |
Power for extras
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Portable electrical appliances you may use
Electric kettle (DO NOT USE DOMESTIC TYPE) - 0.750 kilo watts Slow electric cooker - 0.115 to 0.250 kilo watts Teppanyaki Small griddle plate - 0.800 kilo watts Halogen cooker (caravan model) - 0.800 kilo watts Induction hob - 1.000kilo watts Hair Dryer - 1.20 kilo watts TV 19 inch screen - 0.030 kilo watts Warning :: DO NOT USE DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL HEATERS AS THESE CONSUME TOO MUCH POWER AND MAY OVERHEAT YOUR CARAVAN WIRING THESE FIGURES ARE A GUIDE ONLY Always remember to totally uncoil your mains hook up cable from it's storage drum or coil to prevent it overheating when in use. Plug the Caravan to the cable and then plug into site supply outlet socket to avoid the risk of electric shock Finally, check for good earth continuity from the site supply by pressing the RCD test button on the power control unit in your Caravan, the main RCB must trip immediately, if it does not please seek advice Information Supplied by Terry Ogden, many thanks Terry |