The unit I purchased does not keep time with a 1000 watt heater. It does work with lower power items. Is this a defect or expected? Should I return
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I purchased this to use with a typical coffeemaker. The first stopped working after a few months, so after contacting the company, I was able to return it (I paid the shipping) and they sent another. This one has stopped working too (it doesn't shut off after the appropriate time has passed). Maybe it works fine with a 60watt lamp, I don't know. If you return it for another, I wouldn't use it with the heater. My guess is it will stop working.
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Definitely return it. I returned mine via Amazon after using it for a month (it stopped working) and it was super easy.
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I sent it back, it didn't work well at all! I tried for several days to adjust the high and low temperature settings, but when then heater was on it wouldn't shutoff and it would overshoot and when it was off, it wouldn't turn back on. I had it in a 10 gallon tank. UL....??
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There should be a label on your baseboard heater where the connections are made specifying the watts/amperage. Look on either end of the unit and remove the cover screw to open it.
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It seems the circuit that you put the heater on needs to have a minimum 15 amp capacity, but in my experience the heater doesn't even pull 1/2 that amperage.
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I am not sure if it would work or not. It does not work on my heater. It trips after every 5 minutes of usage. I was very disappointed with it, but for now I will keep it to see if I can use it with other devices. I would check the wattage or amperage limits on it before I buy it. I did not do the research on it, and the information I received on it with device does not include it as best I can tell.
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Well Ms. Linda C. I dont know what to tell you because I have been using my heater for three years now and I dont have the slightest problem with it. My heater works very well for me. B.K.Delley
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If you have to ask, it is apparent that you hain't either mechanically inclined or familiar with elecftronics. Therefore, it may be to your benefit to take the unit into a certified repair shop as advised in the instruction sheet which came with the heater. Having it professionally repaired might prevent injurry to yourself or some other human bean. You fuggin' numbskull.
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I have the same problem with a 1000W microwave heating for two minutes. I have no solution to the problem--I should have returned it but it is too late now. It does not serve the purpose for which I bought it--to keep my coffee pot warm as I sit on the balcony reading the morning paper.
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These t-stats are only rated to run a single heater. You could be overloading it. Try unhooking one and see if the noise goes away
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There is typically a lot of current draw in a heater. I would check the spec sheet on the mfg Web site to see what this is rated at. Not sure I would feel comfortable, this is more for lighting and lower wattage items in my opinion.
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It's rated at 1250 watts, to be safe I wouldn't use it over 1200. I use it for an 4' electric baseboard heater that is 1000 watts so I know it's safe to use. If you are running a higher watt appliance or heater, look for a 1875 watt rated timer. I had to go to Home Depot to find one. And if you need an extension cord due to a too short cord, be sure to purchase one or two appliance cords rated at 1875 watt.
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My husband said 'no'. Heater works great. Maybe a different model could be operated that way. Judy.
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Hello. I wanted to start by noting the heater I received is not the one in the picture. It is shorter and thicker, and only has one suction cup at the top.That said, I bought this one because it was the lowest wattage I could find for my 1 gallon tank. The recommendations I found said 7 watts for 1.5 gallons and up, 5 watts for 1 gallon and up. I have not seen any for smaller tanks than that.
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You need a dedicated 15 amp electrical circuit to use this. I have mine on a 20 amp circuit, so I can still run other things as well. Try a different circuit that has less on it, and it will work. The heaters in this machine draw a lot of electricity.
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I have some experience with this. I have a 1000W (low) to 1500W (high) ceramic heater plugged into this unit and have had no issues with it running through two prongs compared to three.
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the problem is the space heater it take a lot of power to run it probably 1500 watts so I don t tink that it can run the 3 items at the same time
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Rob- Sorry, But Can't Help You. I Purchased the Heater About a Year ago and Have Given it to a Good Friend. Myself, After trying the Heater Out, I Was "VERY EMPRESSED" !!!. It was the Best Heater We Found, to Heat My Friends Garage, for Our Weekly Card Game. Hope It Helps ? Take care Ken