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Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Carole on Jun 07, 2010, 21:20:58
What's the realistic situation with hook up?  I take it it's a no go for tents, or can we share one between us?

Carole
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Mike on Jun 07, 2010, 22:32:57
We had 2 hook-ups between 4 tents and one caravanette at the weekend.
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: MarkS on Jun 08, 2010, 05:28:33

The warden said he'd have provided splitters if we had told him more than 2 pitches wanted electrics.
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Carole on Jun 08, 2010, 09:22:38
QuoteThe warden said he'd have provided splitters if we had told him more than 2 pitches wanted electrics.

Well if there is any way we could get "hooked up" I am sure Fay, Robert and I would be grateful.  I mention us 3 as we seem to be the only ones especially keen for hook up.

Carole
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Mike on Jun 08, 2010, 09:27:00
We have access to 4 hook-ups of which several could be split. As long as you aren't planning on running high ampage devices we will be fine.
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Carole on Jun 08, 2010, 15:32:21
What about my fan assisted cool box (fridge thing)?

Voltage: 12V DC
Wattage: 48W

laptop?

Carole
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Mike on Jun 08, 2010, 20:21:58
The laptop won't be an issue.

How many amps does the coolbox use?
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Carole on Jun 08, 2010, 22:36:41
QuoteHow many amps does the coolbox use?
Sorry Mike, only did very basic electricity at school.  Don't know how to find that out, thought you would be able to tell from the wattage.  The item is up in the loft at present, but if you think it might be marked on there I'll take a look. 

Carole
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Mac on Jun 08, 2010, 22:38:40
QuoteHow many amps does the coolbox use?
#
looking at the figures
48W
4 amps @ 12V which works out around 1/5 amp @ 240V.

so nothing realy.
Title: Rother Valley electrical hookups
Post by: Carole on Jun 08, 2010, 22:48:43
Thanks Mac, so hopefully I can plug my Coolbox in during the daytime.

Carole