LeisureTime
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Newbie RV guy question. I was told not to plug in a space heater over 900 watts or it will fry my electrical system in the trailer. Is this true?
We routinely ran the heater with the coffee pot, TV and satellite receiver as well as lights. No problem.
I would suspect some of those are on separate circuits. I wouldn't think one 15A circuit would support the entire load (ie greater than 15A draw).
Brian
Why respond to a 10 year old post?A powerful appliance like a space heater uses a lot of electricity. You might only be able to utilise a heavy-duty extension cord with a space heater as a result. You can ensure the safety of the cord in this method.
Heavy-duty extension cables frequently come in sizes of 14, 12, or 10 gauge and can support 15 amp loads.
In the market, you might also see an extension cable with a W rating on its label. Weather- or water-resistant is denoted by the letter W. In general, this kind of insulation is sturdy enough to be used outside.