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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: andrix007 on September 20, 2014, 07:26:54 PM

Title: kettle
Post by: andrix007 on September 20, 2014, 07:26:54 PM
Hi guys . Just wondered if it is safe to use 12V kettle in car. Will relays manage the load ?
Title: Re: kettle
Post by: Chrispb on September 20, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
The 12volt kettles with a cigar lighter plug should be OK providing it doesn't draw more than 15amps
Title: Re: kettle
Post by: SilverBeast on September 20, 2014, 08:03:26 PM
Quote from: Chrispb on September 20, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
The 12volt kettles with a cigar lighter plug should be OK providing it doesn't draw more than 15amps

...which is 180W
Title: Re: kettle
Post by: Mirez on September 22, 2014, 05:29:16 PM
Which is 2820W less then a regular household kettle - it'll be very VERY slow to boil :)
Title: Re: kettle
Post by: barlidge on September 25, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
Only fill it to the bare minimum then  ;D
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