Electric heaters
Does anyone know of a electric heater with more than 1500 watts?
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rjxj wrote:
There are 2 circuits in most newer houses, 15 amp and 20 amp.
15 amps x 120 volts = 1800 watts.
20 amps x 120 volts = 2400 watts.
They produce heaters with a max of 1800 watts which could run on a 15 amp circuit but it would be maxed out and could trip the breaker. It would be better if you could run it on a 20 amp circuit.
How many amps is the wiring/circuit that you plan to run it on? If it's 15 amp I would probably lean more to 1500 watts or less. It's one of those things that you may have to try. If returning the item is a hassle that may matter too.
I always placed mine on the open oven door so it might not catch the rig on fire if it goes into melt down as I have had 2 of them do that over the years. Some consider them a temporary solution for heating until a proper heating system can be sized. Some will only use them while awake!!!!
Any breaker should NEVER run more than 80% of it's rating, if run in continuous mode, which is what an electric heater pulls. So a 15 amp breaker circuit should be limited to 12 amps continuous, and a 20 amp breaker to 16 amps continuous.
