Do you need a 15 or 20 amp appliance outlet, or will a regular outlet be ok? My space heater shorts the circuit, so I want to make sure I don
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A 15 amp circuit is fine for the fridge. Space heaters are current hogs so you should make sure both appliances are on separate circuits.
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I'm running this refrigerator and a Vornado space heater out of the same double plug outlet without any issues at all.
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Likewise to "retired in Lynwood" I have it in a normal wall outlet. I have 20 amp circuits but 15 amp outlets...go figure. I remember it is one horsepower, or maybe 1.5 peak. One horsepower would draw slightly over 6 amps. What I would say, basis a problem I had with other appliances in the kitchen, is that it would be better not to put it on a circuit that already has a major appliance on it, refrigerator, window unit, etc. Ideally those would be on separate circuits anyway.
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You need a dedicated 15 amp electrical circuit to use this. I have mine on a 20 amp circuit, so I can still run other things as well. Try a different circuit that has less on it, and it will work. The heaters in this machine draw a lot of electricity.
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yes with a 20 amp plug of course...... 20 amp outlets are not standard for residential so I'd make sure you know what you have and what you are buying....
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It's not much. A standard 15- or 20-amp outlet (like one that is probably under your sink for a garbage disposal) will suffice.
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To figure out the amp. draw of any appliance you divide the wattage by the voltage. In this case 2000/240 is 8.3. The breaker size needs to be at least 20% larger. FOr this heater--you would need a double pole 15 amp breaker. This is for a single heater if you're going to run multiple heaters off the same thermostat/circuit, you will need to figure them in as well and size the breaker and wiring accordingly.
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Do have a GFI. If so the outlet is below standard and will not take the voltage being drawn from the heater. Do not use it without upgrading your breaker and outlet female plug. If your wire set up is not up to code you might have a fire hazard without replacing socket, wires and breaker.
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The majority of an AVERAGE household's high-amperage draw items (air conditioner, washer, dryer, refrigerator, portable heater, hair dryers, microwaves, toasters) do not draw more than 15 amps. That has been the standard for all the houses I have been in. Yes, there are items you *might* need 20 amp service for, but they would be the exception to the normal.
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I takes a 110 volt circuit. 20 amp circuit breaker fine. Make sure you have space. The unit is 5 inches tall.
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I don't know if this if this is your problem, but electric space heaters often draw more than 8 amps which is beyond the rating of this device. Also, I don't know what happens if you exceed the rating but if you plugged in the heater first it's possible that fried the unit.
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Never run any thing at its full rating ever. In electrical world if you will be running normal at 15 amp you should be on 20 amp rated UL rated outlet line, timer and GFI Breaker. This allows for surge amps.
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It calls for a 60 amp breaker. Check with home depot or lowes or whoever sells you the needed 60 amp 220 volt breaker. I used copper 2 conductor 6 gage with bare 8 gage copper safety ground. Not sure what code in your area wants though. How far is it from the heater to the circuit box? Mine is only about 12 ft. If you have a real long run you may need to go to a bigger gage yet but I doubt it. This thing does suck a lot of power!
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Plugged it into a regular wall outlet, which has other equipment on it, ie lights, fan and it has not been an issue. I use 20 amp breakers.
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i ran 2 electric space heaters, lights and a coffee pot. just check what wattage you need. It is a good priced item and works great
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its a 15 amp circuit to one plug in . do not use a extention with major appliances
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Yes, you will need a standard American '3' prong receptacle (female end), extension cord. Cord on heater is less than a foot long.
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Hello Kevin,I do not know what the max current for this device is! But by the power cord it looks like it should be able to handle 15 amps. I use it for heat lamps and also 1500 watt heaters and so far I have had no problems. But you might want to check with the manufacturer of the unit. I have a couple of them and planning on buying a couple more. They are really handy. Good Luck, Gary