This outlet has two options: 15-Amp or 20-Amp. Which one is usually installed in new houses? If the answer is 15, when do I need 20-Amp?
625152
Most home outlets are 15 amp even on 20 amp circuits. I installed 20 amp outlets on all my 20 amp circuits. Do not install 20 amp outlets on 15 amp circuits. You can check your circuit amperage by checking the amperage stamped on each circuit breaker in your box. A 20 amp appliance cannot be plugged into a 15 amp outlet or circuit. I feel it is safer to have the heavier duty 20 amp outlets on 20 amp circuits.
625153
Generally 15 amps is enough for most rooms (bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms ect). In my experience 20 amp is usually used in the kitchen / landry room and garage as it is required / helpful for power equipment, toasters and microwaves - high amp / resistance equipment.
625154
The15 or 20 amp option is in reference to the plug layout. A 20 amp plug is different from a 15 amp plug.
625155
15 amp should be used with 14 gage wire and a 15 amp breaker. 20 amp should be used with 12 gage wire and a 20 amp breaker. I would guess you have 15 amp but not sure without seeing it.
625156
15amp for 14guage wire and 20amp for 12guage wire. No set standard for new houses, although I'd want 20amp on every outlet if it didn't cost too much extra.
625157
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.
1970763
There will be no issue. 20amp means the wiring in the walls to the outlet is capable of carrying 20amps. The rating of the panamax is for delivering 15 amps max to the equipment connected to it - I would doubt that your equipment will ever draw that amount.
1760465
The outlet unit only takes one outlet. I often have another appliance in the other and there is plenty of space. I have been using for a week and still very happy with the performance.
139152
20 Amp receptacles have a T shaped opening to accomodate either 15A plugs with parallel spades or 20A plugs with one vertical and one horizontal spade. Since this meter uses a 15A parallel blade plug it will fit in a 20A socket. It provides only at 15A socket for your appliance. It will not provide 20 Ampere output or accept a 20A plug.
749176
Well the recommended wattage for using an outlet is up to 250 watts, and 150 for the second outlet. So it depends on how much electricty it takes.
1243322
20 Amps is a max load for a 12-3 and if your going over a long distance the resistance will increase more. If it's new installation I would use 10-3 and then not have to worry. The cost difference is small.
1223938
The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts (13.3A), meaning it won't kick in when you don't want it to. Anything 20A would be specially labeled. The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts... » Read More The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts (13.3A), meaning it won't kick in when you don't want it to. Anything 20A would be specially labeled. « Show Less
1339099
It's 1500 watts but more importantly, it draws 12.5 amps. Amps are more important. Most home circuits have 15 amp breakers or fuses so there should be nothing else on this circuit but the fan. DO NOT use an extension cord unless it is approved by an electrician. It works well (for me) and doesn't cost a lot to run. When the unit is on and warm, the color on the front screen changes (from black) to a lighter color. The company says this may wear out with use over time. The nice feature is the it has a "tip-over" switch that turns the unit off when it is knocked over. Stand it back up and it will start again. Just be careful about where you place it and that little ones can't get at it. It's 1500 watts but more importantly, it draws 12.5 amps. Amps are more important. Most home circuits have 15 amp breakers or fuses so there should be nothing else on this circuit but the fan. DO NOT use an extension cord unless it is approved by an electrician. It works well (for me) and doesn't cost a lot to run. When the unit is on and warm, the color on the front screen changes (from black) to a lighter color. The company says this may wear out with use over time. The nice feature is the it has a "tip-over" switch that turns the unit off when it is knocked over. Stand it back... » Read More It's 1500 watts but more importantly, it draws 12.5 amps. Amps are more important. Most home circuits have 15 amp breakers or fuses so there should be nothing else on this circuit but the fan. DO NOT use an extension cord unless it is approved by an electrician. It works well (for me) and doesn't cost a lot to run. When the unit is on and warm, the color on the front screen changes (from black) to a lighter color. The company says this may wear out with use over time. The nice feature is the it has a "tip-over" switch that turns the unit off when it is knocked over. Stand it back up and it will start again. Just be careful about where you place it and that little ones can't get at it. « Show Less
1241300
3.3kW. Goes from 30% to 100% in about 5 hours. Installing a 6-20 outlet on a 30amp breaker won't cost too much. Biggest cost is the wire and how far you need to run it. Not any different than installing a regular outlet.
1326293
From pervious answer: "It is 1500 the same as most of them. Ours just stopped working, we had it 3 years" not correct... Voltage is standard US household voltage of ~120V. Wattage is 1500. This is close to the maximum of must household outlet circuits. It will work fine in most cases, however, you cannot put two of these units on a single circuit. Two units will trip the breaker. One will not. From another previous answer: "Do not use this item with an extension cord or surge protector. It will melt the cord and short out the heater" This statement is true only if you use a small extension with inadequate wire guage. A good 12 ga. extension will work fine.
2278561
Your only using 10 of the listed 20 amps, and you would trip the breaker, before the outlet would have any problems. So you good to go.
1932314
if it's "120volt" then the most it will be is what the amperage of the receptacle says it is- which is rarely over 20 amps- this particular plug / cord combo is rated over 40 amps- so to me, for your needs, is overkill - but of the choice on a cord of over or under I would prefer over.
1326294
From pervious answer: "It is 1500 the same as most of them. Ours just stopped working, we had it 3 years" not correct...Voltage is standard US household voltage of ~120V. Wattage is 1500. This is close to the maximum of must household outlet circuits. It will work fine in most cases, however, you cannot put two of these units on a single circuit. Two units will trip the breaker. One will not.From another previous answer: "Do not use this item with an extension cord or surge protector. It will melt the cord and short out the heater" This statement is true only if you use a small extension with inadequate wire guage. A good 12 ga. extension will work fine. From pervious answer: "It is 1500 the same as most of them. Ours just stopped working, we had it 3 years" not correct...Voltage is standard US household voltage of ~120V. Wattage is 1500. This is close to the maximum of must household outlet circuits. It will work fine in most cases, however, you cannot put two of these units on a single circuit. Two units will trip the breaker. One will not.From another previous answer: "Do not use this item with an extension cord or surge protector. It will melt the cord and short out the heater" This statement is... » Read More From pervious answer: "It is 1500 the same as most of them. Ours just stopped working, we had it 3 years" not correct...Voltage is standard US household voltage of ~120V. Wattage is 1500. This is close to the maximum of must household outlet circuits. It will work fine in most cases, however, you cannot put two of these units on a single circuit. Two units will trip the breaker. One will not.From another previous answer: "Do not use this item with an extension cord or surge protector. It will melt the cord and short out the heater" This statement is true only if you use a small extension with inadequate wire guage. A good 12 ga. extension will work fine. « Show Less
1282460
it depends on what Amp breaker you outlets are hooked to ie 14 Gauge/ 15 Amps. 12 gauge/20 amps.
1617110
No, specs manufacturers website says 10.2 amps, any 15 or 20 amp 120 volt receptacle should be fine.
52634
Those are the old current ratings. Now, it is 120/240, and this is a 120 volt product (normal household current). It does call for its own 20 amp breaker protected circuit, but I did not install one. I ran it on the same circuit which has handled two bathrooms and their exhaust fans for 50+ years. I have had no problem with tripped breakers when using my heater function, exhaust function, light and other lights on that circuit simultaneously. If you go that route but start tripping the breaker on the circuit, you will have to run a new line with a dedicated breaker.
871369
Have an electrician replace your electrical outlet with a 20 amp rated outlet instead of the 15 amp outlet you most likely have. Make sure he wraps the connecting wires around the screws & not just push them into the back of the outlet. Chances are your existing outlet is worn to the point where the connection between outlet and plug is not as tight as it should be. The ideal solution is to have a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the heater.