Garage Heater Wiring
#1
02-29-20, 12:14 PM
#2
02-29-20, 12:22 PM
Group Moderator
That would probably be ok.
It would need to be a 30A circuit and receptacle. That would be basically a dryer receptacle.
It looks like the heater is designed to be mounted/hanging when used.
I doubt that has a tip over switch in it which means it must be mounted when using.
It would not be designed for portable use.
It would need to be a 30A circuit and receptacle. That would be basically a dryer receptacle.
It looks like the heater is designed to be mounted/hanging when used.
I doubt that has a tip over switch in it which means it must be mounted when using.
It would not be designed for portable use.
#6
02-29-20, 06:18 PM
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#8
03-01-20, 12:43 PM
I did a little checking today. The existing outlet is a 20A on a 30A breaker.
It should be easy to swap in a 30A outlet.
My only concern is the wiring from the box to the outlet.
They wouldn't have used sub par wiring, would they?
It should be easy to swap in a 30A outlet.
My only concern is the wiring from the box to the outlet.
They wouldn't have used sub par wiring, would they?
#11
03-01-20, 05:07 PM
Member
Yeah, I figured I should probably check it before I start.
#12
03-05-20, 07:35 PM
First let me say thanks for all the help.
I have a plan and I'm waiting on parts to ship.
But there is something else I could use some suggestions on.
I don't want to mount this heater on the ceiling. I want to drop it about 2 feet.
I was thinking I could hang it from a couple of chains?
Thoughts? Ideas?
I have a plan and I'm waiting on parts to ship.
But there is something else I could use some suggestions on.
I don't want to mount this heater on the ceiling. I want to drop it about 2 feet.
I was thinking I could hang it from a couple of chains?
Thoughts? Ideas?
#13
03-06-20, 04:28 AM
As posts #9 and #11 stated and which is very important - did you check the existing wiring from the panel to where the heater would be placed. Is it #10? You mentioned you ordered parts.
I would not hang on chains from the ceiling. May cause the heater to swing when it kicks on (assuming it is fan forced). Maybe a steel shelf built down from the ceiling? That would be more sturdy.
I would not hang on chains from the ceiling. May cause the heater to swing when it kicks on (assuming it is fan forced). Maybe a steel shelf built down from the ceiling? That would be more sturdy.
#15
03-06-20, 10:57 AM
I've seen heaters like this installed on threaded rod. 3/8" or 1/2" rod would probably keep it solid enough.
Otherwise you could use angle iron. The 1" L-shaped steel with holes in it that's often used to hang garage door tracks. If setup in a triangle pattern, it's pretty much immovable.
Otherwise you could use angle iron. The 1" L-shaped steel with holes in it that's often used to hang garage door tracks. If setup in a triangle pattern, it's pretty much immovable.
#19
03-06-20, 06:35 PM
I have a heater similar to that and I hung it on the wall. I know you don't want it on the ceiling but the mounting bracket should also allow for wall mount even though the description says ceiling mount.
#21
03-14-20, 08:09 PM
Got it all hooked up and installed today!
I'm a little surprised, not that "I" did it (well maybe a little), but that this little heater works rather well.
After 5 minutes I saw a 1 degree increase at the workbench, about 18 feet away.
After another 5 minutes there was another 1 degree.
This should work out fine for me. We'll see tomorrow morning when I actually put it to work.
I probably spent $100 total on this project. The heater goes for $104 at HD but it can be found for $69.99 shipped with some searching.
Thanks to everyone here!!
I'm a little surprised, not that "I" did it (well maybe a little), but that this little heater works rather well.
After 5 minutes I saw a 1 degree increase at the workbench, about 18 feet away.
After another 5 minutes there was another 1 degree.
This should work out fine for me. We'll see tomorrow morning when I actually put it to work.
I probably spent $100 total on this project. The heater goes for $104 at HD but it can be found for $69.99 shipped with some searching.
Thanks to everyone here!!
Thanks for letting us know how you made out.
