Thewad Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I understand the reason for a low voltage kettle, but does the same rule apply to electric toasters ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I think what you mean is low wattage, if you have to many watts the current will trip the power supply. So, divide the watts by the volts and you get the current. So, a 1000 watt toaster will draw about 4.3 amps and will be ok on most campsites or other power supply. A 2000 watt toaster will draw 8.6 amps and will trip the power off on a supply set at 6 amps (quite common). Some French sites are as low as 3 amps, some UK sites have as much as 13 amps. Hope it makes sense. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Dont think so as toaster elements are no were near as high watt rating as kettles typically under 1kw as opposed to kettle which usually are between 2.5 and 3kw so I wouldnt worry about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmold Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Many caravan shops sell 'low wattage toasters' at extortionate prices, totally unnecessary as most household toasters are 1000watt or less. We bought a basic one from Argos, 850watt for £4.99 and it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 hallii - 2014-03-25 4:08 PM I think what you mean is low wattage, if you have to many watts the current will trip the power supply. So, divide the watts by the volts and you get the current. So, a 1000 watt toaster will draw about 4.3 amps and will be ok on most campsites or other power supply. A 2000 watt toaster will draw 8.6 amps and will trip the power off on a supply set at 6 amps (quite common). Some French sites are as low as 3 amps, some UK sites have as much as 13 amps. Hope it makes sense. It does thanks for all replies, only reason asked as mentioned above low voltage toasters seem expensive compared to others available from high st stores so off to argos I go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 From my experience if it says marine or caravan on it you can triple the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 +1 B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thewad - 2014-03-25 3:51 PM I understand the reason for a low voltage kettle, but does the same rule apply to electric toasters ? Yes the same rules apply, however I have never seen a 12 volt toaster. Off hook up I would just use the grill for toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zydeco Joe Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Just got a Toaster and on checking the power its states 700 watts how much will that draw ?. Only paid £15 for the toaster plus a kettle as a package, will use the toaster in the van and have a low power kettle we use in the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMac46 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 About 3 amps. 3 times 230 = 690; 3 times 240 = 720. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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