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Michel11130 Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
 framser -
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 47327 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 390
     
    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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      Thank you
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  2. piquesous Posted messages 15734 Registration date   Status Contributor 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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  3. Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58213 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   17 482
     
    Conclusion: the answer is NO, it will jump! Instead, bring 2 heaters of 1 kW...

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