Does anybody know how many amps a heater like this typically draws? Trying to fuse it correctly.
757846
Hello, Try wiring it straight to your battery using a house hold extension cord and no fuse. This little heater will heat up your whole car.
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The voltage on this heater is 120 volts. Be careful where you put it because this heater draws 12.5 amps. Most circuits are 15 amps so be carful. Only plug this heater directly into an outlet. If you are going to use an extension cord, make sure it will handle the amperage. I don't recommend using an extension cord. It does work well, just be careful because it does get hot.
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20 Amp double pole breaker using 12 AWG wire. This unit draws 8+ amps I'm told. I have a 2004 and 1504 (around 6+ amps I'm told) on a 20 amp two pole breaker. Seldom am I ever drawing 14+ amps because I use a stat on each heater.
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I really can't tell you that. But I use mine for powering up electronics. I run a peak of 55 amps, and continious amperage of 45 amps. I have run it at these amps for as long as 6-7 hrs. with no problem at all. Unit does not even get hot at these amps I am pulling from it. Also, a lot would depend on how many watts your heater is. I am sure your electric blanket would not pull anymore than 4-6 amps. I really don't think you would have any problem with it at all!
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Sorry I hit yes when I wanted to hit no. The heater can draw 21 amps if running at full power. I believe it runs at full every time it starts. It cycles often to maintain heat. The inrush current might be too high for the generator breaker switch.
1129681
You can look it up online or in your manual. It looks like it's 15 amp. Also it would be good to check if there are many functions powered by the same fuse because that could cause issues.
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I also have my tank heater hooked up to a lo-ong extension cord. It has beautifully survived a very cold winter in Colorado. Check all your extension connections. Did you check your fuse box? Your electric outlet's reset switch?
820228
I would suggest something mid range like 15 amps but definitely nothing higher than what was on the unit. The reason you blew the fuse was you put to high a load on it. By putting a higher rated fuse, your risking a fire.
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I have used both heaters at the same time. I did replace a fuse once but it was because I left one plugged in. I think it's supposed to have an auto shut down but it didn't and burned out the fuse anyway. I have an adapter which I can plug both heaters into and I don't think it shorted out. hope that helps.
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My model is DR-988. My owners manual specifies it as a 240 v. 5600 watt heater. I'm not an electrician but I believe the actual wattage is determined by the incoming voltage. My voltage is about 220 so I'm probably getting less wattage since the spec is for 240 volts. Anyway it puts out a lot of heat.
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Ok here you go it uses 10.5 amps you can use a 12 amp fuse if you can get it or 15 amp fuse ( check you wire size)
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Not a good idea the heater draws close to 15 amps on its own, plus the current of the fan it might fry the circuit board. Not recommend
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I used a 10 amp fuse and it worked very well. My amp meter never pulled more than 5.5 amps in any mode. Hope this info helps.
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I'm pretty sure it's a 750 watt heater and since it's a resistive load the AC power factor is 1. That translates to a little less than 7 amps at 120 Volts (US).
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There is typically a lot of current draw in a heater. I would check the spec sheet on the mfg Web site to see what this is rated at. Not sure I would feel comfortable, this is more for lighting and lower wattage items in my opinion.
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Easily, normal draw is under 15 amps. Set one up in a camper on a 15 amp circuit and at full output the fuse never popped
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The installation instructions require a 60 amp circuit beaker. I had mine connected to a 60 then I moved and now have it hooked up to a 50 amp. I had my brother test the amp usage of my unit and it uses between 42 - 44 amps at full draw. It has two heating elements and uses only one at 21 -22 amp draw unless you use enough water to kick in the second unit. Then it draws the full 42 - 44 amps. The heater only uses one heating element for a shower, but if you run the showing and a sink, then it uses both heating elements to meet the demand. They require 60, but mine runs on 50 just fine. I hope that helps with your decision.