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Brettmm92
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Oct 13, 2018

Recommendation for heater?

Hey,

I'm looking for a recommendation for an electric space heater. I live in my camper . Last year I bought a well reviewed space heater on amazon that kept flipping the circuit breaker switch. I returned it and settled with just the propane furnace. To help with the cost, I'm looking for a space heater that won't flip the switch. I'm assuming a lower wattage or amps one, but am kind of in the dark when it comes to electricity and how it works. If anyone has any input at all that would be appreciated. Especially if it's information about why space heaters are so ready to trip the breaker.
  • My electric heater (much unused) has two settings..700 and 1500 watts. I use only the 700 setting. The basics of RV electric power aren’t difficult but IMO essential. Read and study an online tutorial.
  • Brettmm92 wrote:
    I'm assuming a lower wattage or amps one, but am kind of in the dark when it comes to electricity and how it works..
    Volts x amps = watts. Volts never change, so if you get a bigger wattage heater, amps go up.

    Should I go on, or is this over your head? I'm not being smart, I just want to know if you can understand how you have to size the amps to your breaker.