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liquidbluenight t1_j1im0mt wrote

Reply to comment by Rare_Examination_674 in Anyone know who to call on Xmas eve for a heat emergency? by petalesdejuin

If you’re using more than one, make sure each space heater is on a different circuit, otherwise you’ll keep overloading the circuit and tripping breakers.

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petalesdejuin OP t1_j1in39m wrote

Oooh thank you for this!!

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eapocalypse t1_j1iw7ck wrote

And do not use surge protectors or extension cords with space heaters, you'll start a fire.

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Zhuul t1_j1jwdt3 wrote

God I wish extension cords just said how many watts/amps they can handle instead of this asinine American Wire Gauge nonsense

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Cobra800089 t1_j1klllt wrote

They do. They have a tag on them that specifies how many watts they're good for if it's not molded into the plastic.

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youngbuck215 t1_j1jhk15 wrote

Damn I wish I knew this a few years ago... this is a great tip.

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