My Cheap Heat install
Well decided to go with the "Cheap Heat" system in our 5th wheel. I did the install as a DYI, have done enough electrical work to feel comfortable with the high voltage work. I read all the document...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
"running 5,000 watt setting (17,060 btu) and staying warm."
Is there more than one setting? I know nothing of this.
The systems has three possable wattage setting, settings are;
1,800 watts, 120 volts, 20 amp.
3,750 watts, 240 volts, 20 amp.
5,000 watts, 240 volts, 30 amp.
Yours is most likely set at 5,000 watts based on size of your rig. I have a 240 volt 30 amp setup, but also have a provision to run it on a 30 amp power post, to set back to the 1,800 watt setting. It will require moving a couple connections, moving the controller box to a 120 V, 20 amp breaker, and at the heating element down to the 1,800 watt connection.
I am sure the 1,800 watt setting will do fine in the summer, and likely late spring and early fall.
It is part of the beauty of the system, one kit that can be configured three differnt ways.
