Two Space Heaters on 30A FW
We are going to the IL's for Thanksgiving, staying at their local city park for several days. The lows for two nights will be 26 degrees or so and I plan on using two 1500W space heaters while connect...
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SolidAxleDurango wrote:
When at a 30 amp supply and running electric heat.... I run one space heater on high, and another on low (check wattage of your specific heater - they vary)....
When it's time to make coffee or run the microwave, I temporarily shut off the heater that is set on high.
I set the furnace at 50 or so as a backup.
My plan as well only I set the furnace higher 65º-70º. No need to be cold. Furnace only runs as needed.
Be sure heaters are on separate circuits. With a 30 amp service you will have to manage your big draw appliances
If you plan to run electric heat regularly bringing an additional 20 amp cord directly from pedestal is a good idea
