hymer1942 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Can some one tell me how many watts will trip a 10 amp supply to the van. For instance will I be able to run an oven of 2400 on a 10 amp supply. Middy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsoa Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Volts x Amps = WattsHence taking normal European voltage of 220volts:220 x 10 = 2200 wattsTherefore your oven at 2400 watts will trip the supply.Don't forget that you will also be using some of the supply to run fridge etc.Alan W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 thank you for that, quite simple when you know how to calculate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 "Therefore your oven at 2400 watts will trip the supply" Not just quite as simple as that. I no this is going to get all technical but it depends on the type of overload device fitted. Different type of 10A mcb can be fitted which have different current/time characteristics. Some can take in excess of 10A for some time before they trip. Is it normal to have a 2400 watt oven in a MH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey72 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 The power depends on the voltage of the supply. If the rating is 2400 watts at 220v it's over 10A. If the rating plate is 2400w at 240v at 220v it only use 2200w, so 10A is ok. Even if it was 2400w at 220v a A 10A breaker may trip at a constant 11A (2400/220), or it may not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I used the oven as example. I would like to buy a JOHN FORMAN grill, the one I like is 2400 so it would only be used for short periods, but if this will not work I will have to get one a bit smaller. THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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