Ceramic Heater Safety
Not sure where I should post this; please feel free to move it? I did a forum search for the subject, but couldn't find it. Basically, I'm looking for a supplemental space heater that's "safe" to u...
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rhagfo wrote:tomman58 wrote:rhagfo wrote:
Well I have read most if not all the responses and don't recall the effects of running a 1500 watt heater on the standard RV 15 amp circuit and outlet. At 1500 watts that is 12.5 amps of current draw on a 15 amp circuit on 14 gauge wire. Not to my liking. My supplemental electrical heat is through my furnace.
WHY?????
#14 wire is throughout your stick house other than the kitchen and the laundry. #14 wire = 120v X 15 amps = 1800 watts electrical code limits its use to 80%. around 1500watts
Yep, Just enough, don't forget the outlets in trailers have minimum wire contact, it is called insulation displacement. The wire is squeezed into a slot in a contact. I only add 20 amp circuits, with 12 gauge wire with screw-down terminals.
By the way 1500 watts on a 15 amp circuit is 83% of the rating.
Electrical code says 80% is the max for sizing a circuit, wire size. Also those devices in your trailer that are for 110v are UL listed for there usage which means safe for their circuit load. Don't fear what you don't understand there are rules to follow with electricity.
