Power Consumption

[mikey4444]

I'm afraid I have forgotten all my O Level physics formulae !

I am trying to calculate the amperage used by the various elements if my caravan, as I am having problems with the power hook-up post blipping out !

The space heater has a max setting of 2kw...what current would that draw please ?

[mikey4444]

What a lot I have learned on here today !

[bhg481]

You're in the company of Geniuses, Mikey.

[TonyV]

The builder not worried about 244v just changing some sockets so had terminals to check, and no was'nt working "live" before anyone asks

[TonyV]

Mikey and a lot of collective experience. Answer bank is always my
first portal for things I don't know

[Peter Pedant]

No or Yes Ivy Watts is correcticus

W = I x V

w is watts - and IxV is IVY - IV - geddit ( you dont need the x when multiplying algebraic terms )

[mikey4444]

Thanks PP...1969 seems a very long away now, and I passed my O Level physics as well !

[Old_Geezer]

http://www.sayedsaad.com/fundmental/66_OHMS%20LAW%20FOR%20AC%20.htm

Here you are Mikey, for your AC reactive load ;-)

[Peter Pedant]

bit of overkill for what he needs OG

[Old_Geezer]

Surely not.

[mikey4444]

Eh ?...Thanks OG. I have a NASA scientist coming over from Houston next week, to give my 'van its annual service, and your link will come in very handy, I'm sure ! Buzz somebody...can't remember his last name.

[carrust]

Lightyear? :-)

[mikey4444]

No......begins with an A...it will come to me later I expect.

[Prudie]

Aldrin ? :-)

[mikey4444]

Prudie...yes that's the one !

He sounded a bit elderly on the phone, so I hope the long journey doesn't tire him out too much. He says he used to travel long distances a lot but doesn't really go far these days !

[TonyV]

Surely he could have hitched a ride, was unmanned!

[TonyV]

To add from above
http://blogs.nasa.gov/orion/wp-content/uploads/sites/239/2014/12/15951302771_c9f9b84287_k.jpg