Is it a requiment to have a dedicated 15 amp braker to use this heater
831018
no,i wired mine into the bathrooms light switch and then left the unit on. that way it would come on anytime someone used the bathroom.
831019
To do it right, you should have a dedicated breaker for this heater. If you don't have an open breaker, get with an electrician to have a subpanel installed. Also depending on what state you're in, you may be required to use an ARC Fault breaker. I used a 15 amp GFCI breaker because it is located in a bathroom. Hopefully this answered your question.
335758
I used one for a ceiling mounted heater and it works fine. I think these timers are rated for 15 amps. Great timer.
2202384
20amp breaker is ideal....but ive used 15 amp breaker without many issues. Sometimes the breaker would trip...depended how long i was welding
973860
Since the unit has a 1,500W heating element, two fans, and two lamps, I would err on the side of prudence and give it its own 20-amp circuit (which, by the way, the specifications in the Amazon product description (http://www.amazon.com/Broan-QTX110HL-Silent-Series-Heater/dp/B000QE7F26/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i).
528589
You have to run a 240 Volt line, 10 gauge, in Conduit from your Circuit braker box. Use a plug and terminal box,you can get at Home depot, that matches the Plug on the unit. Took me about 2 hrs to do it.
2187235
This heater needs it's own 15 amp outlet , appliances such as a toaster also needs it' s own 15 amp outlet, if they are both on at the same time it will need 30 amps to run both. Most kitchen outlets are wired for 20 amp, which will still trip the breaker. I would recommend using different outlets. Handiman
304
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
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
1035059
yes, but you can't exceed 80% on whatever size wire and breaker you have. For example if you have 10 gauge wire and a 30 amp breaker you can puta total of 24 amps on a single circuit. Realisticly the max thermostoat or relay is 22 amps for 10 gauge.The max for 20amp 12 guauge is 16 amps of heaters which is a tad over 3800 watts.4000 watts would be slightly over the max for a 12 guage 20 amp circuit.
946718
Yes you can use this unit. Make sure you have it on at least a 25 amp breaker.
922375
Not that i know of, unless you can put a in line 120v. thermostat.The only way that i know of is to bring your feed ( power) to your stat. then to your heater.It's best to have it's own feed (breaker)
1482108
I do believe it is limited to 15 amps which may not work well with a heating element. It is also not designed to be out in the weather.
631204
I used 12/2 and a 15A double pole breaker, since 1500watts 240V heater only draw 6.25A.
1350574
It is a 180 watt heater. 180W / 12V = 15A. You will need a 15 amp fuse if the heater is the only thing on the circuit. If you have anything else drawing power on the circuit a 15 amp fuse will probably blow.
1542431
no you have to use 3 40 amp breakers. The heater has 3 heating elements which all require their own breaker.
1872659
No Eric - you need to but a plug in thermostat be careful of your electrical system - I burned out the circuit using this heater and had to re wire that room and put it on it's own breaker - my house is 100 yrs old and still had some hidden nob & tube wiring which I feel contributed to the problem - ever since the new wire is in no problems
1709175
The breaker size depends on the wire size used going to the heater. This heater only requires 8 amps at 240 v. #14 wire with a 2 pole 15 amp breaker would work. #12 wire with a 2 pole 20 amp breaker would also work.