how many heaters can I plug in safely?

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Hi Robert, in this video, I 100% agree with everything you said. This is very important good info for Homeowners! I remember when I was doing Commercial service work, the office ladies would use the space heaters under their desks because of flaws in the Building Heating system. I remember getting tons of calls because of Tripping Breakers, Go Figure, lol. Interlocks are simple, but very effective. Great Video! Thanks, Russ, 29 years in the Electrical Trade.

[@JustinSparkable]

I remember being a 2nd yr and learning about interlocks and installing em and just thinking, what a great simple and functional idea. Essentially idiot proofing backfeeds. But this is a good message you bring up and every home owner should see this.

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Even plumbing and has lines I always hand them a hot stick you never know! Its something they should carry but galvie pipes can cause more than rust.

[@johnkoutsoupakis]

solid good advice

[@wackyweyland8857]

My mom has a small one that was running on high, and I noticed the cord getting HOT. It was connected to an extension cord and could've been overloading the circuit. Thanks for the video.

[@toolsandtactics]

@@wackyweyland8857 get a 10 gauge 25 ft extension cord for it. Long term.

[@Bobrogers99]

One good point is that although theoretically you can load a circuit to just short of tripping the breaker, but in the wiring of almost every house (even new ones) there are flaws and weak spots. Wiring gets abused, connections loosen, and at those points a heavy load will generate heat. Perhaps it works OK for a short period, but running a high-draw electric heater all night (along with anything else on that circuit) could generate enough heat to start a fire in the walls. I note that 1500 watts (12.5 Amps at 120 Volts) is the maximum for any heater sold in the US.

[@toolsandtactics]

@@Bobrogers99 that's a fun fact. And a good requirement.

[@KillacuZZo52]

Thanks for the video , now I can stop explaining this to everyone , I’m just gonna send them this video lol

[@toolsandtactics]

You're welcome! Let me know what else I can explain for you!

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

I deal with apartments and the people in them all the time. I got a whole speech I go over because the questions are the same problems are the same. Yes theres a space heater and mini fridge next to the gaming pc with quad sli lol. I always take a minute and map out what circuits are which and charge an hours time extra to give them the best chance of not burning the place down.

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

dang, my apartment doesn't have gas heat so I use a space heater. Right now it's 21F can drop to single digits sometimes. Later today's high is 30F. I was nice and warm until you got me thinking about fires lol

[@toolsandtactics]

@TOOL_TECHNICAL hah. Figure which outlet. Don't run the gaming pc at the same time. On that circuit

[@quintrapnell3605]

I only use 200watt heaters one per breaker because of the daisy chains I can’t see.

[@ElectroAtletico]

1st! Great information vid!

[@toolsandtactics]

Thx. Glad you liked it!

[@athletikonaol]

It SHOULD be that they will draw max amperage at the highest setting. This one says 3 settings. Most space heaters seem to have 2. I never put two of them on a single circuit, and I usually don't run them at the highest setting.

[@toolsandtactics]

yeah true most people have no idea that a keurig pulls a whole circuit for 30 seconds when heating up either

[@JohnC-fx4ue]

Um, if your wiring is modern (1970-now) then putting "this kind of load" on it is not going to damage it. There are plenty of appliances that require a dedicated circuit because they 12+ amps, such as your washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, window AC. As long as the wiring is protected with a properly sized breaker, so in this case 14/2 wire with a 15 amp breaker is totally fine. If your house has old knob and tube wiring or the old 40s/50s cloth insulated two-wire then a load like this could be an issue, but unlikely if the wire is properly protected with breaker.

[@toolsandtactics]

just from past calls, even modern wiring a new load like this on existing wiring just because of back stabbed plugs and connecting in general . will make the wire ''move'' expand contract w/e you want to call it. To where it usually knocks out power to a few plugs here or there kind of like a breaker spring sitting in 1 spot for so long then it moves and breaks, or a garage door spring being flex beyond it's normal routine) another reason I don't fully trust wagos ( yet) (fully) ... they are probably fine.. haha

[@jpayne8096]

ONE! I didnt even watch the video... ONE PER CIRCUIT!

[@toolsandtactics]

I guess you did watch the video then

[@toolsandtactics]

Lol

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

Retired electrician and still believe in old school of thinking to never excede 50% on rsnch curcuits ( 7.5 amps on a 15 amp #14 copper line ). Thats a rule for motor loads. If you have a deficatef circuit don't go over 80% ( 12 ampd on a 15 amp curcuit ). I installed a deficated 20 amp receptacle under every bedroom window in case centrsl AC is down for dsys snd can throw in s eindow AC unit. Also installed a dedicatec 20 amp receptacle in noth bathrooms. I do mot trust ANY heater made in lying cheating lack of qhality control communist china.

[@toolsandtactics]

@JohnThomas-lq5qp yes, all true, especially the last comment. In fact, anything that's cord and plug more than 50% must be a dedicated circuit. However, because these are portable heaters that you can buy at any point and not part of the design of the house. You're allowed to plug then in anywhere, but they wreak havoc on your existing electrical wiring system for sure. Thanks for all the input.

[@JohnDemolition]

I mean... I doubt anyone would run this 24/7. Those things should also have ambient temperature sensors to shut down temporarily. Wonder if they make 240V units with NEMA 6-15.

[@toolsandtactics]

@@JohnDemolition i see it all the time in offices. Especially maybe not a big heater like this, but it all adds up if everyone's got their own little 4 AMp heater. And you've got 10 people in an office, we're just asking for trouble.

[@toolsandtactics]

@@JohnDemolition yeah, I know they make the window acs with the heat strips in it I have one in my garage But a portable stand alone, that's a good question

[@nyccollin]

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