Can anyone tell me how many amps an electric griddle rated at 1550w will use?
We are going to a site in the South of France this summer that will only allow electric griddles due to fire risk.
The site has 10 amp facility hook up, Hopefully I can leave the frdge running on electric when using the griddle along with a couple of fans in the van.
Would I need to turn any of the above off when using the griddle. I am buying the Cuisinart GR-4U Griddler which has really good reviews.
Gary - if the voltage is higher, then the current will be higher too as current equals voltage over resistance, however as France is about the same voltage as here then it should not be too much of a problem.
Remember that appliances will draw more than their standard current when you switch them on, so for a split second you can get significantly more than the rated current draw. If the electrics are very sensitive then this can trip the EHU.
Also in France it is a good idea to test (and correct if necessary) the voltage polarity.
Gary - if the voltage is higher, then the current will be higher too as current equals voltage over resistance, however as France is about the same voltage as here then it should not be too much of a problem.
Remember that appliances will draw more than their standard current when you switch them on, so for a split second you can get significantly more than the rated current draw. If the electrics are very sensitive then this can trip the EHU.
Also in France it is a good idea to test (and correct if necessary) the voltage polarity.
dont agree with that voltage and current are proportionally opposite , the higher the voltage the lower the current required and vice versa
With a rating of around 7 amps and a higher peak loading when first switched on this appliance is marginal, it may be ok or might trip the 10 amp supply when first turned on, certainly with the other items in use, so it would be advisable to turn off fans and fridge, turn on griddle and then turn fridge back on. Personally I would leave fans off whilst griddle on but you could try turning one on at a time. Also if griddle has a thermostat once up to heat will not use full power.
Quote: Originally posted by matty2303 on 29/6/2009
Quote: Originally posted by Zafiral on 29/6/2009
Gary - if the voltage is higher, then the current will be higher too as current equals voltage over resistance, however as France is about the same voltage as here then it should not be too much of a problem.
Remember that appliances will draw more than their standard current when you switch them on, so for a split second you can get significantly more than the rated current draw. If the electrics are very sensitive then this can trip the EHU.
Also in France it is a good idea to test (and correct if necessary) the voltage polarity.
dont agree with that voltage and current are proportionally opposite , the higher the voltage the lower the current required and vice versa
Granted to get the same power at a lower voltage you need more current, but unless the item has switchable resistance this may not be possible. For example a travel kettle rated att 1200w off 220V will only produce 300w off American 110V. If the resistance (R) is the same, the current (I) will reduce proportionatly with voltage (V) (I=V/R). As power = voltage x current, then you get double hit.
However, as I said above the difference between us and France is neglegable, the only issues are the polarity and the higher load on item start up. Best to turn off any other appliances for starting the griddle.
However, as I said above the difference between us and France is neglegable, the only issues are the polarity and the higher load on item start up. Best to turn off any other appliances for starting the griddle.
Geting off the original post now which has been answered above, but the above statement is not true. Our voltage at home is 252 volts. 1 volt below the legal max., certainly not negligible as alomst 10% more than stated.
You will probably find the majority of Uk homes still have the old standard 240volts or thereabouts. Its a long story.
Badly worded, What I'm trying to get at is the actual effect it has, if we are worried about overloading, then the load across the MCB is what matters and the effect lower volts/higher amps has on it.
eg, an MCB 'rated' at 10Amps at 230volts, I'm suggesting it will react just the same if the voltage is higher or lower regardless of amperage.
The main way an MCB works is to react to internal heat and trips out if it gets too hot, the heat produced through higher amps at lower volts will be less than at lower amps and higher volts.
Therefore the difference in amperage at different volts is irrelevant and the MCB will always supply the amperage you expect from watts/ volts at 230v as stated on the appliance
Put another way, a 10A MCB at 230v will give, say, 11A at 220v or 9A at 250v. and therefore self compensates for voltage fluctuations
Gary, I see where you are coming from now. However most caravans will allow 16A, and from the OP, the restriction is the site's 10A so the van's MCB will not be the limit.
Back to the OP, fans and fridges do not draw that high a current compared to an onboard electric water heater, so ensure that is turned off while you are cooking and you should be fine.
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Topic: How many Amps
