Electric heater vs using furnace in fall?

SoundGuy wrote:

temccarthy1 wrote:
That's my plan until I get my progressive Industries electrical management device next year that will give me constant amp readings, then I'll know what my cushions are on each appliance and electronics.

SoundGuy wrote:
Certainly an EMS will provide power draw measurements but so to will an inexpensive Kill-a-Watt Meter. Rarely will an electric heater labeled as "1500 watts" actually draw anywhere near that ... I've got several and they range from ~ 950 watts to ~ 1400 watts on the highest setting. Measure what you have and you'll know, not just be guessing. ;)

LarryJM wrote:
However a Kill a Watt won't give you TOTAL CURRENT draw to effectively manage say a 30A limited trailer when you now have enough LOADS that can easily exceed that 30A.

Obviously ... but that's not what the OP was concerned with but rather with what his "cushions are on each appliance" - his words, and for that purpose an EMS is not the best tool as it only reads to the nearest amp whereas a Kill-a-Watt meter reads to the hundredth AND provides power consumption readings in watts and VA, along with PF, none of which the EMS does. He's planning on installing an EMS for next season, I'm just suggesting that in the meantime he invest a few $$ in a Kill-a-Watt meter as well.

Sound Guy.. The MAIN reason I would spend $259 for that unit is to protect my CC from low and high voltage in a CG which I am reading are VERY common.. especially LOW which can do major damage and certainly shorten the life of the AC. An extra benefit of the Progressive Industries unit is that it also gives amp , voltage and cycles readouts to help me "estimate" my usage. Doesn't matter to me if it rounds to nearest amp.. just close so I know if my 2 heaters should be on low or high, and approx. what each appliance draws so I don't throw a breaker.. Appreciate your detail though! Just feel I can both protect and measure with 1 device, not 2. THANKS for your input!