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Subject Topic: electrical advice needed please
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17/7/2006 at 8:10pm
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Hi everyone

I would like to buy a new electric cool box and have seen an outwell one that says you can use it on 12v or 230v.

my question to you all is can i plug this straight in to my EHU with the 230v plug or should i use an inverter with the 12v.

I'm very confused!!!!!!

Help would be much appreciated

Thanks

KAS   



17/7/2006 at 8:12pm
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plug it into the hookup.....can't see why you would want to convert 12v DC to 240v AC and then connect the fridge.



17/7/2006 at 8:13pm
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If it has a normal 3 pin 230v plug attached to the unit then there should be no reason why you cant plug it in.

One thing I might suggest is make sure that there is no little switch which would be used as a voltage selector ie a switch which would be labelled 12v  and   230v, I dont think there will be but just make sure.

Andy



17/7/2006 at 8:19pm
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Hi again Kas

Are you looking at one of these, if so then I think you might also need one of these to connect it to the 230v mains supply, but I would first check with the dealer before buying.

Andy



17/7/2006 at 8:23pm
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Yes thats the one i was looking at.

I was just wondering cause it comes with both leads.  Would it not be ok to use the 12v cigarette lighter for in the car then change to the other normal 3 pin for on the campsite???

would i really need an inverter???

now i'm even more confused!!!

KAS

 



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18/7/2006 at 12:15am
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Quote: Originally posted by KAS1976 on 17/7/2006
Would it not be ok to use the 12v cigarette lighter for in the car then change to the other normal 3 pin for on the campsite???


Yes, that's exactly what you do - no need for anything else


18/7/2006 at 7:43am
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Quote: Originally posted by KAS1976 on 17/7/2006

Yes thats the one i was looking at.

I was just wondering cause it comes with both leads.  Would it not be ok to use the 12v cigarette lighter for in the car then change to the other normal 3 pin for on the campsite???

would i really need an inverter???

now i'm even more confused!!!

KAS

 


Hi Kas

If it comes with both leads then you should be fine, you can use the 12v as you are driving along (remember to turn of when you stop the engine) then use the 3pin for the 230v mains.

Sorry, no confusion intended

Andy



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thanks everyone for the advice.

 

KAS    




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