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...
Forum Discussion
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
Because you can't run 1800 watts on a 15 amp household circuit, without exceeding the 80% maximum for continuous draws. So visiting friends and using electric heat becomes problematic.
rhagfo wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
The 1800 watts is one of my objections to the system. 1500 would be so much more useful.
:h
Not sure why, at 1,800 watts it is drawing 15 amps, you still have 9 amps available when the furnace is running. If you need more just turn the furnace off for the time needed.
Running 1,500'watts on a 15 amp circuit will be running just over 12.5 amp slightly greater than 80%, and with the voltage drop over an extension cord is not a great plan.
