campsite cooking

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Baz and Helen
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campsite cooking

Post by Baz and Helen » Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:00 pm

Hi Iam thinking of getting a mini table top oven and I was wondering what wattage I could go up to without tripping the electric on campsites, would be grateful for any sugestions you might have. many thanks Helen
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Re: campsite cooking

Post by francophile1947 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:22 pm

Depends what the camp site hook-up is rated at. Generally, in the UK, they are a minimum of 10amp, so you can use up to 2300watts in total. If it's a 16amp, you can use a total of 3680watts. Mini ovens tend to be much less than either figure - mine is 1300watts and has never been a problem.
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Baz and Helen
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Re: campsite cooking

Post by Baz and Helen » Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:41 pm

Thanks John real dinners next season then. many thanks Helen
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