Guest mel Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 we are new to camping and wondered if someone could explain why some sites are 10 amp and some are 16. how does this affect us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Elaine Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I think it just means you can have a few more things running at the same time (ie. light, kettle, hairdrier etc). We have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 the only plugs i have seen cost nearly £100. is there any reason why you cannot make your own or get them cheaper. the one i am on about is a burden triple plug with the blue 16amp connector on the end. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael01 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 HI I would not recomend making your own hook-up, for about £60 you can buy a hook best to be safe up with 3 plug sockets and trip.. try www.towsure.com camping mains kit 3way 13amp 10 amp twin pole circuit breaker and 20mtr cable. our friends had made there own- overloaded it and tripped all the campers around him he was not popular lol >:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 [QUOTE]mel - 2005-05-12 4:32 PM we are new to camping and wondered if someone could explain why some sites are 10 amp and some are 16. how does this affect us.[/QUOTE] Simple calculation to determine how many amps you are using is to divide the watts by the voltage.For example, if you are using an electric kettle rated at 1000 watts, divide by 240 volts (standard in the UK), therefore you are using just over 4 amps.Add up all the electrical items you are using at any one time and then keep below the number of amps available, otherwise you will trip the fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 bazza , you forgot to mention some sites charge more for the bigger wattage .. if you ned it then pay if not just don't use everything at once anyway the worst than can happen is it will trip . Never mind you can always get th warden or go to the box youself depending on the set up .. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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