240v Socket

Miles of Smiles · Aug 5th, 2020, 15:16

We have the 240v Socket in the rear passenger area.
I'm not with the car right now, but just used the Volvo online manual thingy... it says its 150 watts.
I'm guessing this is purely for charging laptops and the like and won't run a kettle while on a journey??
Anyone got one and what do they use it for?

Thanks

Philip Fisher · Aug 5th, 2020, 16:00

Even the little-ist 230v kettle will be 800w or so.

The socket works through an inverter.

Using electricity to heat is one of the simplest things you can use it for. Converting 12v DC to 230v AC through an inverter to then use the 230v to heat up water is just crazy. You just need a 12v kettle.

Unfortunately heating water is very power hungry so 12v kettles tend to be either massively slow or draw too much current for the accessory socket. If you are serious about it, get a high power 12v kettle and run it directly from the battery with some croc clips (and obviously a fuse.....)

Miles of Smiles · Aug 5th, 2020, 16:19

Thank you,
Makes sense - We have a little 1000w travel kettle but that gets put into proper mains. I was just wondering if anything else existed, alternatives, and what the socket is actually good for.
I've seen the 12v ones on various sites but only that ones that go in a 12v socket.
I shall dig around and find one referencing your advice. Looks like I'll be paying out for a coffee otherwise.

Baconbaronen · Aug 7th, 2020, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles of Smiles

Thank you,
Makes sense - We have a little 1000w travel kettle but that gets put into proper mains. I was just wondering if anything else existed, alternatives, and what the socket is actually good for.
I've seen the 12v ones on various sites but only that ones that go in a 12v socket.
I shall dig around and find one referencing your advice. Looks like I'll be paying out for a coffee otherwise.

Otherwise, if you're in need for a cup of coffee while taking a break, why not buy a Jetboil? Comes in various colours etc.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jetboil-Zip...JX1024G6KWNMG0

And coffee press:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jetboil-COF...%2C254&sr=8-51

xsaab · Aug 7th, 2020, 13:16

I thought the 230v 3 pin socket was to impress or intimidate visitors to the car.

nu11eaf · Aug 7th, 2020, 15:05

I have one of these, I paid £10 for mine out of Asda but it was a few years ago, boils a small kettle in a few minutes and you can use for heating up anything else.
great for taking to the beach or picnics as well.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-...-/174350449280

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Miles of Smiles Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2022 11:22 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BATH	240v Socket We have the 240v Socket in the rear passenger area. I'm not with the car right now, but just used the Volvo online manual thingy... it says its 150 watts. I'm guessing this is purely for charging laptops and the like and won't run a kettle while on a journey?? Anyone got one and what do they use it for? Thanks __________________ XC60 (MY19) Inscription Pro D4 Onyx Black - Blond Interior - Metal Inlays Packs: Convenience, Family, Xenium, Intellisafe Options: Heated Front Screen, Dark Tinted Rear Windows, Tempa Spare Wheel, Retractable Towbar

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Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:15 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Even the little-ist 230v kettle will be 800w or so. The socket works through an inverter. Using electricity to heat is one of the simplest things you can use it for. Converting 12v DC to 230v AC through an inverter to then use the 230v to heat up water is just crazy. You just need a 12v kettle. Unfortunately heating water is very power hungry so 12v kettles tend to be either massively slow or draw too much current for the accessory socket. If you are serious about it, get a high power 12v kettle and run it directly from the battery with some croc clips (and obviously a fuse.....) __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Aug 5th, 2020, 16:19	#3
Miles of Smiles Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2022 11:22 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BATH	Thank you, Makes sense - We have a little 1000w travel kettle but that gets put into proper mains. I was just wondering if anything else existed, alternatives, and what the socket is actually good for. I've seen the 12v ones on various sites but only that ones that go in a 12v socket. I shall dig around and find one referencing your advice. Looks like I'll be paying out for a coffee otherwise. __________________ XC60 (MY19) Inscription Pro D4 Onyx Black - Blond Interior - Metal Inlays Packs: Convenience, Family, Xenium, Intellisafe Options: Heated Front Screen, Dark Tinted Rear Windows, Tempa Spare Wheel, Retractable Towbar

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xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	I thought the 230v 3 pin socket was to impress or intimidate visitors to the car. __________________ from October 2019 a 2020 XC60 R Design Pro B5 from May 2019 to October a 2019 XC60 D4 AWD Inscription with even more bits 2015 to 2019 a 2014 XC60 D5 RDesign, Polestar, lots of cameras and sensors

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nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:48 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	I have one of these, I paid £10 for mine out of Asda but it was a few years ago, boils a small kettle in a few minutes and you can use for heating up anything else. great for taking to the beach or picnics as well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-...-/174350449280 __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

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