Space Heater
We use a small 1500W ceramic space heater that is not adequate. Today we looked a Lowes and saw a much larger heater, but is was also only 1500W. So my question is what kind of heater would be bette...
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toedtoes wrote:It is pretty much impossible to run two space heaters and stay under 30 amps. Normal TT loads such as the converter will put you over. That is why some here have found that their main breaker pops when they do it... Sooo, They then come up with workarounds.... Which puts them over a 30 amp draw.
The assumption that you are making is that if you are plugged into a 30amp outlet, you are using that entire 30amps. Therefore if you also plug into the 20amp outlet, you are using more than authorized and "stealing".
But you are not accounting for the actual usage. I may have two heaters but I can't plug them both into my RV outlets because the outlets are all on the same 15amp circuit breaker. So I run one off the 20amp outlet at the pedestal so it doesn't pop my breaker. But my actual electrical use is still under the 30amps that I'm paying for.
Our electrical rates here have a major increase for a peak period. I can run 2X load during non-peak hours and still pay less than running X load during peak hours. So am I stealing if my greater usage cost is less than someone using less during the higher cost period?
The only way you can possibly do it is if one of the space heater has a reduced wattage setting you can use.
Otherwise, you will be over 30 amps
This is just another of lifes inconveinent truths
As for time of day peak charges.... That depends on the campgrounds electric plan. It is probably different than your plan.
I know that in AZ we have several rate plans to choose from.
But yes anytime you draw more than the 30amps you are paying for.... It is theft from the campground. It is a simple concept.. You have a 30 amp rig. Due to its design, it cannot use more than 30 amps without popping a breaker. The campground has every right to expect that you will not be using more than the rig was designed for.... If you run another cord, you are adding potential to draw above what your rig should be capable of. So you should pay for the higher rated service.
Another inconveinient truth.
PS... If you want to try it on your 30 amp main, just plug one of the heaters into your microwave outlet. It has its own breaker, so no cord to the pedastal needed.... And you can then be sure you are under 30 amps.... But I'll bet you lunch you will pop the main breaker.
