Can I use this inline thermostat to control a 1500 watt electric space heater?
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Hello Kevin,I do not know what the max current for this device is! But by the power cord it looks like it should be able to handle 15 amps. I use it for heat lamps and also 1500 watt heaters and so far I have had no problems. But you might want to check with the manufacturer of the unit. I have a couple of them and planning on buying a couple more. They are really handy. Good Luck, Gary
1836380
I have been for years in my greenhouse, not sure it is up to code, but it has worked for me.
1836381
I'm running a 140000 btu kerosene forced air heater rated at 5amps 60 hertz 115 volt. This thermostat is designed only to power off a unit once temp is reached.. should work tho I've never tried. Amp rating on thermostat is 13 amps at 125v.
1531348
No. This is a line voltage thermostat (120/240 volts) for electric heat only. Look for something comparable in low voltage.
2194212
Yes, as long as an electrician installs the heater. Bear in mind that it uses 1500 watts. At $0.15 a kilowatt, this will be $101 per month. Finally, remember it only heats the surface three-four feet away from the heater, or about 25 square feet.
754843
The unit draws almost 9 amps (2000 watts and 94 inches long). The thermostat is rated for 22 amps. One thermostat would control two heaters at almost 18 amps.
1558500
I doubt it as most electric space heaters draw too much wattage. Add up the wattage of each device and allow for the voltage drop caused by any long runs of extension cords. This generator can handle 3,500 watts on a continual basis. Most likely you could operate your television, the refrigerator and possibly one space heater. Check the wattages to be sure. Good luck.
1193511
I think you could. But I would be very careful when you turn the heater on. You have to push the button a little hard which could make it unstable. Maybe you could use the remote control feature only.
1663586
All heters are the same really. 1500 watts is 5000 BTUs and it doesn't matter much after that. 13x14 worked fine for me but it depends on house insulation, and outside temperature. It was also supplemental, as the centeral heater was holding the rest of the house at 63.
1692895
I don't believe so, this switch couldn't even handle the power draw of my shop fan so I can't see it working on a heater unless it was only controlling the fan portion of the heater.
1658583
Yes, I've used it with a radiant space heater daily for over seven years. My heater has a high, medium, and low setting; 1200/900/600/ Watts - I only use the low setting 600 W.
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)
770408
I have water baseboard heat and a central air system with ductwork that runs through my attic. I have one of these thermostats and it controls both except I have two heating zones and a separate thermostat for the second zone. It works fine but I don't like the programming, it is a bit confusing to set and a pain to change the program settings.
634273
No. It is not compatible unless a relay is used. This particular heater is 240 volts. It needs a thermostat that installs on either end to regulate the unit.
668637
You can use these: Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat(If that link doesn't work, search Amazon for "plug in thermostat"--that's how I found it.)They work well for wall heaters and for window A/C units.
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Yes, provided the control voltage to the thermostat is roughly 24 volts or less. Just make sure your wall furnace doesn't send 120 volts to the thermostat. I've never seen one that does, but I've never seen yours! I'm guessing that this will work fine. I use 6 of these to control hot water baseboard heat (which uses a 24 VAC control voltage) and 1 more for a gas fireplace (that also runs off low voltage). BTW, assuming this is compatible with your system, it is a great thermostat.
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This timer switch has a power rating of 1000 watts. Most space heaters will require more than 1000 watts. If you use it with a device that requires more than 1000 watts, you risk damage to the timer switch and a fire.
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The unit I have has 1600 Watt raging on it. A 1500 watt appliance would be pushing the upper limit.
743380
I don't know. It didn't work for me. I use a 1500 Watt heater and this one failed. I bought another and it works well. From a Canadian manufacturer.