DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
Another thing to think about is voltage drop from the Feed to the Outlet and the power cord before the heater elements.
And there will be plenty, especially when the wires and electrical connections heat up, from long periods of time, 100% Duty Cycle. Trying to heat the house.
1500 watts is 12A @ 125V
1500 watts is 12.5A @ 120V
1500 watts is 13.043A @ 115V
1500 watts is 13.636A @ 110V
You get the point.
1500 Watts is to much for a outlet to be safe, when operating for long periods of time, Period.
Buy a 1500 watt heater and test it for yourself, If you do not believe. Measure the Voltage at the outlet, and the temperature of the outlet and power plug and wire. Then you will run it on its low setting, and stop trying to heat the whole house or a large room with it.
Have Fun.
And there will be plenty, especially when the wires and electrical connections heat up, from long periods of time, 100% Duty Cycle. Trying to heat the house.
1500 watts is 12A @ 125V
1500 watts is 12.5A @ 120V
1500 watts is 13.043A @ 115V
1500 watts is 13.636A @ 110V
You get the point.
1500 Watts is to much for a outlet to be safe, when operating for long periods of time, Period.
Buy a 1500 watt heater and test it for yourself, If you do not believe. Measure the Voltage at the outlet, and the temperature of the outlet and power plug and wire. Then you will run it on its low setting, and stop trying to heat the whole house or a large room with it.
Have Fun.
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