How many watts can this handle? Can I use it with a 1500 watt heater?
1273632
I'm not sure about that. I run a cooler on it, like the kind you find in convenience stores. I'm sure it draws a lot of power to be able to cool drinks so quickly. I think you probably could, but I wouldn't leave it unsupervised until you are sure.
1529373
I've read that you should only use a converter for up to half the rated power output, so anything up to 150 watt would be OK. So, I'd suggest you get a more powerful converter, e.g. 500 W.
926114
it has 2 settings, 400 watts and 800 watts. It won't heat your 15x20 room...it's more of a spot heater at the 800 watt setting. If you want something that can easily heat up with those dimensions, I would go for a Living Pure heater that puts out 1500 watts and which radiates the heat in all directionsI don't even use the oscillating feature because then the heat dispersion is uneven
2122200
This heater is not suitable for a 16x16 room. It is intended for a small room, such as an 8x8 bathroom. For a 16x16 room, you need the 1500 watt model.
1316861
I think it was 1500 watts. I no longer have the heater. I returned it because it started to make a grinding noise when it would rotate after about two weeks.
573434
It runs at 1500w. From my prospective it eats up too much electricity bc there are some heater just costs as low as 600w with similar output
33336
The limit of this device is 1000 Watts. Most electric heaters are significantly above that. I currently use it on a small coffee pot that takes 700 Watts and does not have an auto shutoff circuit. It has been in service for about three months with no problems.
1686987
1650 watts/120 volts= 13.75 amps. You need a 14 gauge or larger (12 gauge) wire and a 15 amp breaker for the heater.
718510
We love this heater. It shuts off when reaching desired temperature. We turn it down at night. Yes, when running, it is always at 1500 watts.
1325521
I ran #12 wire and have it on a 15 amp breaker. I wired the heater for 500 watts since it's in an outside tortoise house and works great
2019746
I will only handle about an 8 amp load at 110V. Mine are working just fine since I make certain the circuit is not overloaded. Like you would not want to use this to control a 1500 watt electric heater. The remote module will fail and you'll be down on unit. Best to use these units to control lights, electronic equipment and such. High current gadgets should be limited to around 800 watts.
1704187
I used it 500 watt lamp and it worked fine. For stronger 1500 Watt, I am not sure.
16489
1500 Watts. Not using at the moment, but it supposed to heat 1000 sq ft with 5000BTU.Keeps a large bedroom cozy warm. Safe around pets.
1954807
Joan,I measured the first of the two heaters I bought using a Kill-A-Watt meter. It said 7.5 Amps on Low and 12.5 Amps on high, so that would be 900 Watts and 1500 Watts on high. The fan always is on "high", which to me is a benefit because the volume of air is the same, just warmer or cooler. Or unheated, if you use the fan-only setting.Martt
1322152
No, I believe the maximum is 44 watts! if you use more there is a risk of overheating the unit. This would be a potential fire risk. I would check with a licensed electrician to be sure!
258465
You use 250 watts for every foot of electric base board heating. Saying that, if they are connected to come on at the same time you will drawing 4000 watts when they are on. The specs for this thermostat are: Maximum load: 14.6 A (resistive only)3500 W @ 240 VAC1750 W @ 120 VACSo to answer your question, NO, since this thermostat can only handle 3500 watts.
1800114
depends on who provides your power but 1500 watts is like running 15 100watt light bulbs. works well for our 18'x18' bedroom. cheaper than heating the whole house.