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BobnSofi
Explorer
Feb 12, 2019

Electric Heater lowers Voltage ??? HARMFUL ???

Hi All, we are full timing and use and electric space heater. This causes a voltage drop (according to the cheap voltage meter plugged into a bathroom outlet). The space we are in has 50amp, 30a...
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HadEnough
Explorer
Feb 12, 2019
Where are you measuring this voltage drop?

It can be dangerous because a drop in voltage means an increase in amperage assuming the same power output.

It's sometimes a precursor to an electrical fire.

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