1800 watts - will it run on a 15 amp circuit?
1351571
I'm sure you'll get some more informative responses than I'm able to give, but I would not recommend it. If you know someone who can check your wiring to see if it can support a 20 amp circuit, I'd pursue that.
1351572
At 120 volts, the maximum a 15 amp circuit can handle is 1800 watts. P=IxE Your breaker may trip on you.
551682
The unit is rated at 12 AMPS, 1440 WATTS. A 15 AMP circuit is sufficient as long as there are not other appliances on the circuit.Hope that helps!
1742127
It's under 15 amps because I ran it on a bunch of 15a circuits in my home during the remodel with no problems.
1881833
Yes, it's rated for 15Amp. To be totally safe, tab underneath must be grounded. This one is set up to put the tab under the faceplate screw
2033945
Yes. The internal relay can handle 1875 watts. I personally used this with a 1500 watt oil-filled heater and have had no problems.
2017757
Its says 15 amp and 1725 watt. I run a couple of 600W grow lights (no idea amperage) from this without a problem.
767759
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. The unit uses a 15amp fuse. Given that the usable output should be up to 180watts
2143590
Assuming a normal household outlet, it is protected up to 15 Amps on the whole circuit. This means a max allowable of 1800 watts on the whole circuit. Provided no other devices which exceed 800 watts are used on this circuit, you should be OK.
2065258
If you mean 220 VOLTS, then no. It has a standard 120V plug with ground. Mine is on a 15 Amp circuit with no problems. If it is the only thing on the circuit, a standard outlet will handle 1400 watts. You should be fine as long as the circuit does not already have a lot of loads.
923872
No, standard 15amp 120v couldn't even meet its peak power demand not to mention the size ac/dc converter you would need. Buy a 120v amp you will spend more trying to convert this one.
1886144
Not sure. I plugged it into a 15 amp circuit and had no issues. The specs say it is 250 watts which means 2-3 amps.
1172782
The rateing of 15amps refers to the appliance being rated not the outlet rating. If what you want to measure is rated at 1800 watts or less it will measure the useage. Look on the appliance if it says 1800 watts or less, or, if it is rated at 15amps or less it will work. Hope this helps
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.
2121344
Yes it would be a little overkill as a 15 watt would do it. It can not run directly off of a panel so would also need a regulator and battery to go with it.
1123865
Yes it does matter, but unless you're drawing a massive amount of power it will be okay. I would think you'd be good up to 1500 maybe even 2000 watts.
1849525
It is designed to be used on a 15amp circuit. When metered with an amp meter the highest I've seen is just under 13.5 amps.
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