installing a cadet wall heater
I would like to install a 1000w 120v cadet wall heater in my fiver. Today, while electricians were here to install a new ele. line for the trailer, I inquired with them if they do these type of ins...
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Nothing terribly difficult at all about installing a heater, it's just time consuming. I installed a 1000W 120V Q-Mark fan heater on the ceiling in a previous TT and it worked great. I am now deciding how to install one or two in our new TT and will probably use King because they have a tangential blower which are much quieter. The axial fan types can be quite noisy. The most important thing is to ensure you have the minimum required clearances to the floor, side walls and the ceiling.
This is one I am considering: King PAW fan heater This heater has a stylish grille option and you can change the wattage in it. It is a bit smaller in size (6x12.5") which could help. Other makes and models are designed to fit between wood studs 16" on center.
The most difficult part of doing something like this is figuring out how and where to run the wiring so it's totally concealed. It can take some thought to scope out a route. If you use a low voltage thermostat (needs a transformer somewhere), it can make it easier to fish the smaller gauge wire down a wall. I'm sure many electricians wouldn't have the patience for running wiring around an RV. And I think you'd want one that knows RVs.
Unless your FW is on the small side, I would consider two heaters, one in the bedroom if you have a spot for it, and the other in the living/kitchen area. With a single heater at one end, the bedroom can be a bit chilly. That's what we found with the heater I mentioned above.
Don't know about problems with Cadet but it sounds like it should be avoided. There are many others - King, Stelpro, Dimplex, Ouellet, etc. I wouldn't buy a Q-Mark again because it was just too noisy. They have a semi-recessed trim which is nice though and I haven't seen any other manufacturer with one. Helps if you don't have quite enough recess depth.
What about asking an independent RV repair/parts shop if they know anyone or can do it themselves. Come up across the border and I will help you do it. :) I'm an EE and is this my thing...
This is one I am considering: King PAW fan heater This heater has a stylish grille option and you can change the wattage in it. It is a bit smaller in size (6x12.5") which could help. Other makes and models are designed to fit between wood studs 16" on center.
The most difficult part of doing something like this is figuring out how and where to run the wiring so it's totally concealed. It can take some thought to scope out a route. If you use a low voltage thermostat (needs a transformer somewhere), it can make it easier to fish the smaller gauge wire down a wall. I'm sure many electricians wouldn't have the patience for running wiring around an RV. And I think you'd want one that knows RVs.
Unless your FW is on the small side, I would consider two heaters, one in the bedroom if you have a spot for it, and the other in the living/kitchen area. With a single heater at one end, the bedroom can be a bit chilly. That's what we found with the heater I mentioned above.
Don't know about problems with Cadet but it sounds like it should be avoided. There are many others - King, Stelpro, Dimplex, Ouellet, etc. I wouldn't buy a Q-Mark again because it was just too noisy. They have a semi-recessed trim which is nice though and I haven't seen any other manufacturer with one. Helps if you don't have quite enough recess depth.
What about asking an independent RV repair/parts shop if they know anyone or can do it themselves. Come up across the border and I will help you do it. :) I'm an EE and is this my thing...
