Will this product run a house heat pump with resistive elements in the event of power outage during the winter season? (In the USA)
926769
One think I failed to mention, the PTAC is 220 volt. It is on a 30 amp breaker. That has a potential to be 6.6 KVA by itself. This is worst case, but I suspect it pulls at least half that. You might want to do the math on your heat pump, but I suspect it is too much.
926770
Most likely no. You probably have a heat pump that draws 50Amp/240 volts or so and an exterior condenser unit at approx 30A/240V. The max output of this unit is about 38Amps/240Volts-slightly under the published rating.
926771
The unit has a maximum output of 10KVA. I have a small PTAC unit that has resistive elements when the air gets too cold. I have to flip the breaker because the unit trips the breaker on the generator. Our gas furnaces in the house work fine.
863983
I would definitely look elsewhere for your application. This heater uses a lot of electricity, and is not really suited to this.
607750
I really cannot answer the question, we have had the coldest couple months here in years, My primary heat is all electric heat pump, so I was expecting a huge bill adding the heater also, I ran it quite a few days without turning it off, my bill was lower than I expected it to be, and it is a warmer heat than the heat pump
1479863
No I would not recommend that... The change in current may fry the heating element.
56696
Unfortunately, no, it won't. This is from Honewell's webpage for this model: Does not work with heat pumps, multi-stage heating/cooling systems, and electric baseboard heat (120-240V).
674333
Unfortunately... no. Because the unit is a HEAT PUMP unit (rather than a STRAIGHT ELECTRIC unit), it can only be used when temperatures are above 45 Degrees Fahrenheit. I learned that the hard way (the manufacturer fails to explain that fact in the instruction manual). You would have to purchase a STRAIGHT ELECTRIC unit in order for the unit to be capable of heating in those types of temperatures. It is best to purchase a 230 volt unit if you need to use it it those types of temperatures. Usually the straight electric 230 volt units provide 7,000 to 12,000 btus of heat per hour.
1486522
I would think it should. I have a heat pump and natural gas furnace as second heat source. Fan settings are Auto ,on or a recycle mode.
798994
I don't know but see no reason why it wouldn't. I use it to turn on a heater in my pump house for ten minutes every 4 hours when the weather drops below freezing.
934845
I would think this should work fine. I have used this for several years with no issues in hot or cold weather.
192721
This can handle it. Be aware though, this has the power to heat a small house in the winter.
2031353
Probably, but it depends entirely on how much electricity your heat pump draws. The generator puts out 12,000 watts, which is roughly 50 amps at 220 volts. Look at the data plate on your heat pump for how many amps it requires (at 220 v.) and you'll get your answer.
671929
Yes. I use a little electric one here in San Antonio but our winter weather is not near as cold as yours.
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.
1641667
Cold and hot. Two 30 Amp circuits are best (steam generator and pump). Use GCFI.There is an installation video on their website.
1354131
I used mine to power a bilge pump. That uses the power very sparingly to check for water level all the time. Then users more power to power the pump when water is present. It worked quite well for that. My guess is it would power your heating coil. The question is how much it would consume and how long it would last with the battery. But would it power it up? Most likely yes. Engineer could probably tell you more.
2144920
The heated elements do work, I'm sure you could put in a separate switch if your truck isn't all ready equipped, but you'd have to find out how much amperage is drawn from them and wire/fuse/ relay accordingly...
348366
I am confident the unit will be inoperative when temperatures drop below freezing. Try fencing, netting, or a system that generates lights and noise.