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Michel11130 Posted messages 4 Status Membre -  
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Hello,

I'm taking a 1,800 W ceramic heater in my camper van.
In campsites, the power terminals are 6 A (at best 10 A).
Can I use my heater without tripping the circuit?

Thank you for your help.
Best regards,
Michel

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baladur13 Posted messages 47546 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   14 372
 
Hello,
This question is rather off-topic in this section of the site primarily dedicated to the Web.
It would be more advisable to reformulate it on
https://bricolage.linternaute.com/forum/chauffage-et-climatisation-7
the site of the same group as CCM where it can be addressed in a more targeted and relevant manner.
Thank you.

If your device is powered by 220 volts
Maximum heating (1800w) the current is around:
1800/220 = 8 Amperes.
Therefore, a socket protected by a 10 Ampere fuse should be used. 

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framser
 
Thank you
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piquesous Posted messages 15734 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   6 123
 
Hello,

If it's a 10A socket, it's fine, but nothing else should be added.
On the other hand, if it's a 6A socket, it's done for.

See you later.

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Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58546 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   17 474
 
Conclusion: the answer is NO, it will jump! Instead, bring 2 heaters of 1 kW...

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