If you turn on too may 240V appliances at once , you will trip your safety switch .
SOME OF THE LIGHTS IN MY VAN ARE FLICKERING
This can be quite an annoying problem and one that can be difficult to rectify depending on the cause . Generally , LED lights are very reliable and don ’ t require a lot of power , with most being in the range of five to 10W . They can be susceptible to voltage drop and this gives a clue as to the cause of their flickering .
Many caravanners will notice this when the 12V water pump is operating . Water pumps are , essentially , an electric motor , and they draw a considerable amount of power , especially when they start up . If the lights flicker when it is operating , the power supply wiring to the pump is likely inadequate , causing voltage drop . The only way to correct this is to connect the pump to the battery with separate , heavier gauge wiring .
It ’ s a good idea to know the power rating of all your appliances . Some may surprise !
MY COMPRESSOR FRIDGE ISN ’ T WORKING PROPERLY
Twelve-volt compressor fridges are fantastic because they work in much the same way as your fridge at home . They also cope better in warmer weather than three-way fridges . That convenience and performance does come at a cost . They require a bit of power and that power needs to be reliable . So if you find your compressor fridge is not performing to expectations , the most likely cause is power-related .
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