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 ...
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SoundGuy wrote:
A typical 1500 watt electric heater won't draw any more than 12.5 amps @ 120 vac so if you tripped a breaker then you've got something else running on that same circuit. Buying a different electric heater isn't going to change this, nor would you want one rated at less draw as it will also output less heat. Rather, the solution is to select whatever 1500 watt heater you prefer based on features offered and ensure it's the only device running on that circuit.
Best response yet.
I tripping breaker is because you probably have something else on that same circuit.
It's all too often that RV builders piggy back the converter and a string of outlets on the same breaker.
One of the first things I do when I get a new RV is to map out the outlets and see what is on each breaker.
