Here's a picture of the heater if anyone is interested: http://www.laskoproducts.com/heaters/model_5132.html
2006-10-01 15:35:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The Lasko products web page says that this heater uses 12.7 amps. That means that you need to have a 15 or 20 amp line dedicated solely to this heater, ie no other electrical items sharing the circuit breaker with the heater! The worst thing to do is try to have the heater share a circuit with your personal computer, as that would damage the computer severely. Heaters, air conditioners, and computers should each have their own circuit breakers.
2006-10-01 15:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can u plug into a different outlet that is part of a higher amp circuit? (don't use an extention cord unless it is specifically labeled as being heavy duty) i won't suggest that u install a higher amp breaker because as a general rule 15 amp circuits have smaller wire than 20 amp circuits and if u just put in a stronger breaker u can run the risk of overheating the lighter wire that wasn't made to carry that much of a load, which can lead to a fire.
2006-10-01 15:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Roger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best bet is to install a separate or dedicated breaker in the panel for a unit that requires this much juice. A better answer is let an electrician install the breaker or find a separate one.
2006-10-01 15:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by egotist61 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yo fool, if its trippin da breaker then u overloadin the circuit breaker. Either ur room is plugged in all da way to the ghetto, u need 2 unplug some otherwise yo asss risks the great FiRe. u b a burnin fool. upgrade to 25amp circuit breaker. dont trip. thats how i roll in da hood..
2006-10-01 15:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by Dont Trip 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YOU HAVE TO HAVE A 20 AMP BREAKER IN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX, FOR THE CIRCUIT YOU WANT TO RUN IT ON
2006-10-01 15:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have to much being drawn off that circut, try a different outlet or oppisite side of house.
2006-10-01 15:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by burnsie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need a stronger breaker.. try cuttin all the juice off on the other outlets on that curcuit,, ie turn everything else off
2006-10-01 15:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Install a higher rated breaker in your fuse box.
2006-10-01 15:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
YOU HAVE TO MANY THINGS RUNNING ON ONE SWITCH OR ITS SUCKING TO MUCH POWER OFF THE 110 VOLT MIGHT NEED TO HAVE AN ELECTRICIAN WIRE IT UP TO 220 VOLT LIKE WOT THE DRYER RUNS OFF OF
2006-10-01 15:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by <B> 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
change to hgher amp fuse
2006-10-01 15:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by chuck g 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋