Would this heater be damaged if power supply is from a generator?
1957677
Sorry, I can not answer that question as we have never used it with a generator.
1957678
I wouldn't see why it would be... we've used our heater all winter so far, it's kept our living room at a nice temp. Can't wait to get the next electric bill, from the cold weather we've been having.
1957679
I bought this unit for my parents who live in CT. for hurricane Sandy they were out of power for seven days and they definitely used this heater hooked up to a generator. Both the heater and generator are fine.
338729
Yes! The generator isn't hooked up permanently but this set up is hardwired next to your service panel. This is supposed to allow a safer and more efficient power switch to your backup power supply. I ordered a long cable so I could run from the panel all the way through my house to the outside of our garage.
1044417
Whenever using ANY power supply, there is always gonna be some warmth/heat coming from the unit regardless of whats connected to it. This is perfectly normal. Now if its HOT to the touch, that is not good. Replace immediately. Hope this helps. Be safe ....Chris.
706759
Yes. The rating on the receptacle or the breaker on its branch, whichever is less. By the way, this is unsafe and in some places illegal, because it will feed power back out to the street, exposing line workers to risk of shock if you leave the main breaker on. And when the the power comes back on it can damage your generator. And do you really want a cord with male plugs on each end???
17099
As long as the propane heater is self ignited you should be fine. I merely turns the power on and off to what ever is plugged into it.
1087999
if you are talking the central AC - not a good idea for a 5500 running watts gennie. If it doesn't trip the breaker on the generator in the first place (which is what happens when you exceed the wattage), it's going to suck the gas tank dry in no time. A smallish window unit you may be able to use in a backup capacity. (If the generator is working through a transfer switch, may be it's prudent to make sure the portable AC is not plugged into the same circuit as the other essential appliances, again, not to overload a single circuit)
1969136
You know that this is a 120VAC heater? I think they make 12VDC versions but unless you have an inverter mounted somewhere, this is not going to work.
506620
No, the thermostat doesn't have a ground and the heater itself is grounded in its own junction box. Make sure your lines and loads are correctly connected to the tstat and you are OK.
815875
You can, make sure your portable generator is sized appropriately for the circuits you plan to protect. You will need to manually transfer the power from the utility to generator and back to the utility when utility power returns.
813210
The heater will come back on with the settings that you have set when the power goes off and comes back on. I think this is a great heater but I couldn't keep mine because it was damaged/defective.
1088004
If the entire house goes out you first must trip the main breaker to prevent back. There is ywo sockets with twenty amp it should freg, heater,light. Direct off drop cords. I recommend. This generator
676794
A slight variation in voltage under load may trigger the gfi thus shutting off your heater
1258842
If you use the generator only in warm temps, I would say yes. If used below 50 deg frequently I would not recommend it.
799138
I never tried it. But if you don't pull the full and continuous output from this power supply, the generator should be able to run this equipment. Chung
1806986
Yes, This TF151W will supply power for your furnace, refrigerator ,etc. up to 1200 watts in the event of a power outage. with your generator.
1839308
Not sure, we don't use the heater or fan and have had no problems. Check with manufacturer??
523270
NO!!! Not a good thing, it would damage your machine. You need either a converter or and electrician, neither are cheap. Suggest you return it if you have the option and purchase a 120volt unit, or sell it and do the same.