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13 amp socket

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 2:18 pm
by Geoffh
Has anyone used the 13amp socket on the back of the armrest?
It might be a silly question but does anyone know if I plug in an item which is above the max wattage, will it..... (a) Blow the fuse or (b) Take longer for my coffee (or whatever) to brew?

Re: 13 amp socket

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 4:35 pm
by deccadick
I would like to think it would blow the fuse rather than burn out some wiring or worse.

Re: 13 amp socket

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:20 pm
by Geoffh
I hoped it might just take longer to heat up! However as you suggest if the fuse doesn’t blow, things might get very hot indeed!!

Re: 13 amp socket

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:42 pm
by deccadick
I have just checked the online owners manual and the max output is 150 watts, no where near enough to make you a coffee. It seems to me the power available here is really neither here nor there, plenty to charge your laptop or operate a TV set but not a lot else.

Re: 13 amp socket

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 2:49 pm
by OldRomney
Very useful for an electric cool box

Re: 13 amp socket

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:04 am
by Live life
I have used the rear socket to power a dash cam I have in the rear window.