Power Extension
Power Extension
Would plugging in a space heater directly into the wall rather than into an extension cord limit power outages
The power keeps going out in certain parts of my apartment and we keep on having to go to the circuit box. I'm trying to understand why we keep experiencing these power outages and what we can do about it.
The wall receptacle itself has a limit depending how new the wiring is.
1- If you have to go to the panel, notice what the amperage is on the fuse or breaker. 15 Amps if you have a 120 VAC system,
the heater should be no more than 1500 Watts (see ID plate on the heater).
2- If it is 20 Amps, then 2000 Watts is the limit.
3- If your voltage is 220/240, then 3300 watts and 4800 watts.
Now if there are more circuits in the same line as the one for your heater, their wattage has to be added (watts) as well.
Now as for the extension cord, it has to be capable of handling the current for the heater. If it is a small wire it can get hot or warm and can blow the fuse or breaker. It should be the same size as the power cord on the heater. It can be rated in Amps or watts or both. Make sure they match.
Plugging the heater directly into the wall receptacle is best.
If you have a receptacle that doesn't share its load with any other receptacles, that's best. (like an air conditioner plug, kitchen receptacle, refrigerator, etc).
If not, then a heavy duty extension cord to a 20 amp receptacle.
Good Luck! !
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