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05/5/2008 at 7:05pm
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Hi,

We are planning a long camping trip to europe in the summer. A six week family jaunt!!

I have purchased lots of equipment for the tent, most of which following the advice of forum members. I wnat to know whether we will need dual voltage equipment throughout our trip?  or will a normal UK microwave, health grill, sandwich toaster etc work with the electrical supply on the campsite?

I know I seem to be taking a lot of equipment but we are travelling with 4 Kid's so I think these things will be very helpful.

I have a good EHU and lighting, an electric cool box (though will probably rent a fridge as well) and other dual voltage stuff (hairdryer, kettle, iron).

Any advice appreciated

 



05/5/2008 at 7:13pm
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We found our kettle blew the leccie every time we tried to use it last summer. So check the amps of the sites you are at.
Alan


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How do you work out the amps? I'm very confused between amps and voltage and how these things are calculated?


05/5/2008 at 7:31pm
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Me too.
Suggest you do a search. I do know that you don't need dual voltage though.
Alan


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Thanks will do!



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Watts divided by Volts= Amps.This will give you a guide but be aware Microwaves are rated in watts this is the output,you need to check the specification on the label to get the power input and then add at least 50% for startup current.

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05/5/2008 at 7:48pm
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Did a quick search and found this
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=7&TopicID=112667&SearchPagePosition=1&search=watts&searchMode=phrase&searchIn=Topic&forum=7&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search
Have a good look around that whole forum. There is an excellent "sticky" at the top of it which will answer most of your questions.
6 weeks, eh? Fab
Alan


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Thanks

 




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