Electric hook-up
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When we bought our EV we did a lot of research and asked a lot of questions from the dealer. We discussed power sources, size of battery, charging processes etc., etc. We tend to find that as with a conventional car sometimes we use less "fuel" other times more. Occasionally we let the battery run as low as possible to give the charge an extra boost. We tend to put it on charge after the last journey each day which might be afternoon or evening, overnight or even not at all if there is power left. There is no fixed pattern. I would suggest to the OP that he asks his dealer for more information if he intends to go ahead with a purchase.
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I can use the Alde heating and hot water on 2 kw without tripping but when I tried using it on 3 kw during the winter cold spell, it tripped and the only other appliance on electric was the fridge/ freezer.
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Either way with the Alde on 3 kw and fridge / battery charger on you are very close to the 16 amp limit. All it takes is a breaker tripping at slightly below 16 amps for it to become a problem. Hopefully you won't find it always to be the case, otherwise it would mean using the fridge on gas while you charge the car.
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My guestimate is around 1.3 kw left for total usage, depending on the exact draw of the car Malcolm has mentioned he intends to use so maybe a bit more or a bit less. Using on line conversion tables is the easiest way to work usage out.
Warmer weather versus cold etc will vary the results too.
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Buy a low wattage kettle. Many available around 900 watts which will give you a bit of leeway. I think you are also going to have to seriously think about using more gas and in your circumstances a refillable system would be advantageous.
David
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To be sure all MM needs to do is switch off the charger for the car when he uses all the other electrical appliances in his van. In the coldest nights he can have his aldi on at it's lowest setting to keep the van warm.
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Your right, ET. Maths let me down again.
He'll just have to heat the van up and then switch the heating off while he .charges the car.0 -
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I think it would be better to use a stove top kettle on gas, we use ours all the time, especially useful for non ehu pitches. Malcolm will need to tot up all the appliances they use....less is more if wanting to get through the winter without frostbite.
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But that will cost money, although I suppose he will get some Tesco points when he purchases the gas.
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