Electric fireplace (split thread)
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I have another question, I don't know if I should post here, or open a new thread.
I'm heating my bedroom with an electric fireplace. There is also an electric fireplace in my guest bedroom, where I now have a litter of puppies.
However, it looks like the outlets in both bedrooms are hooked on the same breaker, and it cannot run both fireplaces at the same time for more than 5 minutes or so.
I am wondering if purchasing a breaker able to carry more amps would be able to run both fireplaces safely?
The brand of the panel is Westinghouse, and the wires are cooper. Thank you!
I'm heating my bedroom with an electric fireplace. There is also an electric fireplace in my guest bedroom, where I now have a litter of puppies.
However, it looks like the outlets in both bedrooms are hooked on the same breaker, and it cannot run both fireplaces at the same time for more than 5 minutes or so.
I am wondering if purchasing a breaker able to carry more amps would be able to run both fireplaces safely?
The brand of the panel is Westinghouse, and the wires are cooper. Thank you!
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I have split your thread. It is always best to keep it to one project at a time. Prevents confusion.
On to your question:
NO! You can not just put a larger breaker in. The breaker is sized to the wire size. Putting more amps through the wire will cause it to heat up and may cause a fire. You need to run a new circuit or find another circuit to split up the load.
On to your question:
NO! You can not just put a larger breaker in. The breaker is sized to the wire size. Putting more amps through the wire will cause it to heat up and may cause a fire. You need to run a new circuit or find another circuit to split up the load.
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No! That will cause a fire and burn down your house!
You or an electrician would need to install a new circuit / outlet. 20 amp best. Or place one room on the new circuit which may need to be 15 amps due to existing wiring.
You or an electrician would need to install a new circuit / outlet. 20 amp best. Or place one room on the new circuit which may need to be 15 amps due to existing wiring.
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As the others have said, you need a new circuit. You are trying to run too many amps through one circuit.
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Best to not use an extension cord, especially not one made in China. Might want to read this...
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...ade-china.html
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...ade-china.html
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I think I will let the pups have the fireplace over night and I will use an extra comforter, then oscillate during the day, until I will figure how I could make it work permanently. I got all the points, thanks! I appreciate your help!
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Although space heaters can operate on the "high" setting -- usually 1500 watts -- they are just as capable of heating a room using the "low" setting. It takes a little longer, but uses half the electricity and doesn't tax the wiring nearly as much.
Never leave space heaters on unless you are nearby.
What size is the breaker? 15 or 20?
Never leave space heaters on unless you are nearby.
What size is the breaker? 15 or 20?
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Feeling guilty for not re-checking the thread back in December. I ended pulling electric from a different line/breaker and installed a new outlet for one of the fireplaces. We made through the winter just fine. Thank you for your feedback!