yes and no if on a 16amp then you can use a normal kettle and toster on 10amp again aslong as not a kettle of more than 2300watts will be fine but on a 6amp normal kettles will be to high a wattage.
6amp=1380watts
10amp=2300watts
16amp=3680watts
the other limit may be your hookup as alot are only 10amp
We got a value kettle from tesco, had no problems with it so far, I haven't checked but guess it's a lower wattage than the expensive ones. Haven't tried a toaster!
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We've also got a kettle and a toaster, as well as fan heater and fridge, lamps etc. We find that we have to unplug the heater to use the kettle otherwise it trips out. I guess it tips the wattage just a little too much. Doesn't cause any problems tho, just flip the switch on the electric and remember to unplug the heater!!! :-)
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Dont think the "value" kettles are a lower wattage
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We used a Tesco Value kettle & toaster on our last trip and had no problems. The kettle seemed to take a while longer to boil but otherwise it was fine. The Value appliances seem to have a slightly lower wattage (which I suspect is how they can make a kettle for under a fiver!).
As mentioned, on a 16A Supply, you can use them, just not together of course..
FYI,
Most 'value' toasters consume well under 1KW (< 4Amps)..
But most kettles, even cheap ones seem to be 2KW+ (> 8Amps).
We found a 1KW Travel Kettle for under £10, that means we can have the toaster/kettle and hobs on at the same time and still stay under 16A...
Maplins sell an extension lead with Power Meter built in, it can tell you instantly what Amps/Watts your devices are using, we find it a godsend, we've measured all our kit, the kettle was the only thing we needed to really get a specific low power one. It's great when camping to 'remind' you how much you are using, so I always check before switching on the larger appliances.
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Topic: Electric appliances for camping
