N Northwood Dec 4, 2007 233 0 0 Visit site Mar 15, 2008 #1 Thinking of purchasing a new micro-wave, Camp site supply 10amp. What would you recommend ref. wattage. and suggested retailer. Thanks all.
Thinking of purchasing a new micro-wave, Camp site supply 10amp. What would you recommend ref. wattage. and suggested retailer. Thanks all.
Damian Moderator Mar 14, 2005 7,510 936 30,935 Visit site Mar 15, 2008 #2 Bob, a cheap microwave from Tesco, Argos would be ok, but do not go above 800w power. The initial start wattage will be about twice the rated power use, so will draw about 6 amps, then settle down to about 3 amps. With a 10 amp supply you will have to make sure no other heavy drain appliances are on at the same time, such as water heater, electric fire.
Bob, a cheap microwave from Tesco, Argos would be ok, but do not go above 800w power. The initial start wattage will be about twice the rated power use, so will draw about 6 amps, then settle down to about 3 amps. With a 10 amp supply you will have to make sure no other heavy drain appliances are on at the same time, such as water heater, electric fire.
D David_from_Ashby Jan 28, 2008 129 0 0 Visit site Mar 17, 2008 #3 We bought the cheap Matsui from Curries for
Dustydog Jun 20, 2005 18,418 4,243 50,935 Visit site Mar 17, 2008 #4 Tesco was selling the same Daiwoo model fitted in our Wyoming for