My 66 g electric heater has two elements for a total of 7600 w, one can be increased for a total of 9300 w. Can this timer work with my heater?
512421
In a further review of the wiring diagram of the water heater, I realized that the two heating elements are not designed to operated simultaneously. That's is, the wattage would be 3800 watts, which is within the 20 amps. If using the upper setting of the bottom element, 5500 watts, the current will still under the 30 amps.
512422
I owned 2 of these units . . . they both failed, one nearly started a fire. A two element water heater is very efficient anyway, I don't know if you'll realise any big savings. The first larger element (that draws much more power) kicks in to bring water temp up to desired setting. The second, much smaller keeps the temp constant. Based on the basic conversion table, 7200 watts would be the max . . .
512423
No. The general rule in electronics is 10 gauge wire for 30 amp circuit using 5760 watts @ 240 volts, 8 gauge wire for 40 amp circuits using 7680 watts @ 240 volts, and for you, 6 gauge wire for 50 amp circuit using 9600 watts @ 240 volts. this is a 30 amp timer and would be under rated for 9300 watts @ 240 volts. You will need a 50 amp circuit to safely run 9600 watts @ 240 volts, and a 50 amp timer to use with it.
512424
not legally...the timer is rated for 40 amps. 40 amps X 240 volts = 8800 watts. to boost the wattage to 9300 would be a fire hazard. look for a 50amp timer.
538161
Your heater needs 4000 Watts, however the converter is only 5000 Watts. In theory is should work however it is suggested to take about 50 % extra capacity on the transformer related to its anticipated use.Most likely it will work for a while, however the automatic fuse might activate...
890546
David; I'm Not a electrician but It is a 220 timer and as far as I know I don't see why it wouldn't. I have a manual 220 timer on my in ground pool and it works great but I can;t see why this timer would do the same. I had a electrician install mine but I'm sure a owner could install it . Good luck...
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Every AC to DC converter, including this one has a WATT rating stated prominently in advertisements and on the package. If your heater is BELOW that WATT rating (and all heaters have them) it should work. Be AWARE, that if you want to power lights or other items as well as the heater, you will have to ADD UP THE WATTAGE of all items and buy a Converter rated for that higher total. (It's also a safety measure to buy any electrical device rated at least slightly higher than the TOTAL Wattage load you might place on it... prevents overheating, blowing fuses and burning out the Converter and/or devices plugged into it.) Every AC to DC converter, including this one has a WATT rating stated prominently in advertisements and on the package. If your heater is BELOW that WATT rating (and all heaters have them) it should work. Be AWARE, that if you want to power lights or other items as well as the heater, you will have to ADD UP THE WATTAGE of all items and buy a Converter rated for that higher total. (It's also a safety measure to buy any electrical device rated at least slightly higher than the TOTAL Wattage load you might place on it... prevents overheating, blowing fuses and burning out the Converter and/or... » Read More Every AC to DC converter, including this one has a WATT rating stated prominently in advertisements and on the package. If your heater is BELOW that WATT rating (and all heaters have them) it should work. Be AWARE, that if you want to power lights or other items as well as the heater, you will have to ADD UP THE WATTAGE of all items and buy a Converter rated for that higher total. (It's also a safety measure to buy any electrical device rated at least slightly higher than the TOTAL Wattage load you might place on it... prevents overheating, blowing fuses and burning out the Converter and/or devices plugged into it.) « Show Less
722798
I'm sorry, I can't help you with that one........I love my heater it works great. I would, call the company that offered the item, and ask them.............sorry!!
2019777
If you are using the remote you might want to check the timer setting. if that is not it I heater has a very good customer service department. here is the website. www.iheaterstore.com/
679629
I don't know if this if this is your problem, but electric space heaters often draw more than 8 amps which is beyond the rating of this device. Also, I don't know what happens if you exceed the rating but if you plugged in the heater first it's possible that fried the unit.
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I don't know, all i do know is I have a gas heater and air conditioner combo unit. the old thermostat was a four wire round mercury switch. this one does work great. i am not a expert but i would guess a thermostat is a thermostat, it checked the temp and then applies power to the unit as needed. I hope this helps. my power bill has gone down also.
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There are two other things to check...first is the timer control assy. If this fails to work you will get no heating. And the next and last would be the heating element. Do you use this alot? How old is your unit? Feel free to send me more questions if you need further help as I'm an power plant engineer by trade.
1029470
I'm not certain it would fit your heater. Mine is still in the box because I ordered the wrong one. If you are handy and willing to disassemble the unit it might work.
2101512
about 7 inches, it should work if your electric heating element is 6 to 8 inches.
2126988
I don't know a number, but if you have central heat, it will be more efficient than this heater, which is also electric. I did not get to keep mine long enough to find out if it was efficient. It quit working in less than a month, and they sent me a replacement part. I am not an electrician, so I couldn't repair the unit.
74407
Well, basically you are correct about 4 element vs 6 element heater. Either way don't run them 24 hours a day, it will cost you a lot a money. Last year I ran it 24 hours a day for the winter and my bill was $700 bucks for two months . Here is a tip if you buy one, when you turn it on set it for 3 or for degrees higher than what you want it then set temp 2 or 3 degrees lower. Good luck
461853
Yes.The timer allows you to set up to 7 different programs, you select which day(s) of the week will be included in each program.I have two programs running: 1) Monday to Friday OFF from noon to 6PM (side result: heater is ON from Friday 6PM to Monday noon). 2) Every day ON at 5AM, and every day OFF at 11PM, this means that the heater is off every night from 11PM to 5AM.
1846070
I am not sure how much power this can handle. It does work with my 55,000 BTU heater which draws (as far as I know) 10 amps (to run the pump/fan).I suspect it would work, as long as you don't have to do anything to the heater to get it to turn on after you plug it in. If you have to turn on a switch/push a button/etc. after plugging in the heater, this won't work since it's just like you unplugged your heater after the desired temperature was reached, and plugged it back in when it gets too cold.
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The installation instructions require a 60 amp circuit beaker. I had mine connected to a 60 then I moved and now have it hooked up to a 50 amp. I had my brother test the amp usage of my unit and it uses between 42 - 44 amps at full draw. It has two heating elements and uses only one at 21 -22 amp draw unless you use enough water to kick in the second unit. Then it draws the full 42 - 44 amps. The heater only uses one heating element for a shower, but if you run the showing and a sink, then it uses both heating elements to meet the demand. They require 60, but mine runs on 50 just fine. I hope that helps with your decision.
2187233
It seems the circuit that you put the heater on needs to have a minimum 15 amp capacity, but in my experience the heater doesn't even pull 1/2 that amperage.