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 the info on the base of the kettle i want to use with EHU is

220-240 v    50mz      2550 - 3000w

is this ok to use with EHU.

I AM STAYING AT CHARITY FARM I SPOKE TO THEM ABOUT USING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND THEY JUST SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS

A 300W kettle at 220V needs around 14amps

That means you need 16amp electric on site

You can get cheap low wattage kettles.that you can run on all sites with EHU

The basic rule is dont use 2 things that give off heat at the same time.

Angie

Most EHU circuit breakers are 10 Amp, so would be likely to trip.  You would be snookered on a site with 5A electrics - there are a few of them, especially abroad.  We use a 750W travel kettle from Argos.

Steve.

Quote: Originally posted by bigdave on 31/5/2009

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 if it was to trip i take it that it will trip on the ehu and not the site

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Even if it does just trip your electric, the warden wont be impressed if he has to come and reset it every time you put the kettle on.

For the sake of a few pounds you wouldnt have to worry about the tripping.

Angie