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[dadsbeaniemad]

Take the one that can be switched between 1, 2 and 3 KW then you get to up the heat if 1kw is too cold.

Out od curiosity - what is the heater? We were looking to replace our 3Kw Bionnair heater but couldn't find the same one again and ended up with a 2.4Kw Bionnaire instead(all thromstatically climate controlled)

[Admin]

I love my £15 halogen heater.
It is safe, gives off a lot of heat and has the added bonus of light.



With 3 adjustable heat settings of 400W, 800W or 1200W you can ensure a perfect temperature with the Added feature of a safety cut out switch if accidentally knocked over.

Available all over the net but i beleive you can get them from Hooties at the moment for £8

Hooties??? Is that not a chain of bars in the US??

[coachandy]

Out od curiosity - what is the heater? We were looking to replace our 3Kw Bionnair heater but couldn't find the same one again and ended up with a 2.4Kw Bionnaire instead(all thromstatically climate controlled)

Its an old one, made by a company called Rima, could not find anything on the net about it. Had from the days when if something went wrong you checked the fuse and wiring first, not popped down to Argos or Dixons to replace it....

[Wayne]

Having brought an EHU we planned to take an electric fan heater with us when we camp with the kids in a fortnight. We have two a 2kw one wuth a thermostat and a 3kw which can be switched between 1, 2 and 3kw heat. Which would you suggest we take?

I agree take the one that's adjustable between 1 and 3kW

3kW is probably pushing your EHU as its about 13A, and a lot of sites are getting wise to this now and fitting 10A trips (fuses).
At 2kW your taking about 8A so your pretty if its during the night and nothing else is on apart from a low energy light and a small fridge maybe.

At 1kW your only taking just over 4A so its your safe option most of the time.

[coachandy]

Thanks Wayne

No such luxuries as fridges and low energy lighting in our set up yet.

We will have a kettle, plug in clip on light and whatever of the "boys toys" need charging - laptop (if we take it), Nintendo DS or phones. We will add a rule that charging needs to be done during the day - not overnight......

[in-a-tent]

If it's a quick boil kettle it might be 3KW as well which will trip the EHU if it's got a 10A trip fuse.

[Admin]

If it's a quick boil kettle it might be 3KW as well which will trip the EHU if it's got a 10A trip fuse.

I thought about this in the past.. we just boil on the gaz.. but seen others with kettles.. and thought then.. what is the best option.. i.e. electric cost v's gas cost.. i should think very little in to be honest.. but add a fridge to that also 3 way fridge that is.. whats the best option?

[coachandy]

The house kettle is a 3kw fast boil, so much to the wifes disgust we wont be taking that. But we do have a 850w travel kettle that will boil a couple of cups at a time. May have to take that for a quick cuppa and the kettle for the camping stove for boiling water for Hot water bottles if they are needed....

[Wayne]

Thanks Wayne

No such luxuries as fridges and low energy lighting in our set up yet.

We will have a kettle, plug in clip on light and whatever of the "boys toys" need charging - laptop (if we take it), Nintendo DS or phones. We will add a rule that charging needs to be done during the day - not overnight......

You don't need anything fancy for your low energy lights

1. Go to tesco buy 3 11w lamps for £1 that fit in normal house lights.
2. Go to one of them pound type shops and buy a couple of cheap inspection lamps with the wire baskets for about £3 or £4 each.

Sorted.

Also go to a Tesco's extra or Argos and look at there small white appliance value range.
Argos 2.2kw kettle £4.78 (that would be fine, its not constant use you see, just on for a short time.)
Argos 2 slice toaster £4.47 (can't remember but its less than a 1000w (1kW) so fine)
Argos value microwave £24.96 I'll have to pop down shed and check the wattage, can't remember, but its low. Don't assume that an 800w microwave takes 800w, like it would ever be that simple ) Anyway these budget microwaves are low energy consumption.

Never use the kettle toaster and microwave together though or even 2 at the same time

[Wayne]

Oh and charging is usually milli Amps, so don't even give charging any consideration as its generally so low usage, other than don't allow clothes to be chucked on charging equipment and allow it to overheat and go to fire

[dadsbeaniemad]

Up until Easter we used a gas kettle then I thought why buy the gas when we were paying for the electirc on site .
We found a 1.7ltr kettle in Boyes - Argos have it if you look o the net but it's not one that's kept in store

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4261405/c_1/1|category_root|Kitchen+and+laundry|14418476/c_2/3|cat_15701302|Kettles|14418611.htm?engine=froogle&keyword=Sabichi+White+1.7+Litre+Cordless+Kettle.&_$ja=tsid:11527|cc:|prd:4261405|cat:kitchen+%26+laundry+%3E+kettles

Worked well - but as has already been said don't use it with a heater on as it trips your electric (soon sorted by taking something out and reseting your hook up)

This is the heater we bought - not quite as good as the last Bionnaire one which was discontinued

http://www.electricshopping.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11514&cID=20

[dadsbeaniemad]

This could be useful


WATTS TO AMPS CONVERSION

60 Watts = 0.26 Amp

100 Watts = 0.43 Amp

200 Watts = 0.87 Amp

300 Watts = 1.30 Amp

400 Watts = 1.74 Amp

500 Watts = 2.17 Amp

600 Watts = 2.61 Amp

700 Watts = 3.04 Amp

800 Watts = 3.48 Amp

900 Watts = 3.91 Amp

1000 Watts = 4.35 Amp
1100 Watts = 4.78 Amp

1200 Watts = 5.22 Amp

1300 Watts = 5.65 Amp

1400 Watts = 6.09 Amp

1500 Watts = 6.52 Amp

1600 Watts = 6.96 Amp

1700 Watts = 7.39 Amp

1800 Watts = 7.83 Amp

1900 Watts = 8.26 Amp

2000 Watts = 8.70 Amp

2100 Watts = 9.13 Amp

2200 Watts = 9.57 Amp
2300 Watts = 10.00 Amp

2400 Watts = 10.43 Amp

2500 Watts = 10.87 Amp

2600 Watts = 11.30 Amp

2700 Watts = 11.74 Amp

2800 Watts = 12.17Amp

2900 Watts = 12.61 Amp

3000 Watts = 13.04 Amp

3100 Watts = 13.48 Amp

3200 Watts = 13.91 Amp

3300 Watts = 14.35 Amp

3400 Watts = 14.78 Amp

3500 Watts = 15.22Amp

[Wayne]

Nice one Keeley, its a useful guide

[coachandy]

Also go to a Tesco's extra or Argos and look at there small white appliance value range.
Argos 2.2kw kettle £4.78 (that would be fine, its not constant use you see, just on for a short time.)
Argos 2 slice toaster £4.47 (can't remember but its less than a 1000w (1kW) so fine)
Argos value microwave £24.96 I'll have to pop down shed and check the wattage, can't remember, but its low. Don't assume that an 800w microwave takes 800w, like it would ever be that simple ) Anyway these budget microwaves are low energy consumption.

Never use the kettle toaster and microwave together though or even 2 at the same time

The wife thinks we are camping in luxury as we are taking a kettle and a heater......dont let her know that we can have a toaster and microwave too....... ......

[Wayne]

lol OK, but a toaster for under a fiver soon pays for itself when your using there Leccy instead of your Gas, the tight ass camper is showing in me now