Hoping there are some skilled folks here with an electrical background.
My greenhouse will be completed soon, but I have the dilemma of not having a receptacle within 6' of my radiant heater. I understand it is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with a radiant heater (1500 watts). I also understand that it can be done... The shorter the run, the 'safer' it is.
The circuit I want to use is 15amps (14 gauge). According to my electrical panel, this circuit is for my outdoor receptacles and bathroom receptacles. We never use those receptacles. Not even a hair dryer. So I figure if I have to use the 1500 watt setting on the heater, I wouldn't stress the circuit so much.
If this is truly unsafe, I had planned to add a junction box where the outdoor receptacle is, and run rigid pvc conduit beside the greenhouse. I don't mind doing it, but an extension cord would be VERY convenient, if safe enough.
Thanks!!
My greenhouse will be completed soon, but I have the dilemma of not having a receptacle within 6' of my radiant heater. I understand it is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with a radiant heater (1500 watts). I also understand that it can be done... The shorter the run, the 'safer' it is.
The circuit I want to use is 15amps (14 gauge). According to my electrical panel, this circuit is for my outdoor receptacles and bathroom receptacles. We never use those receptacles. Not even a hair dryer. So I figure if I have to use the 1500 watt setting on the heater, I wouldn't stress the circuit so much.
- Would it be safe to run a 25 foot 12/3 outdoor extension cord to my radiant heater?
- If so, should I add a GFCI receptacle where the heater plugs into? I have a GFCI receptacle in the bathroom already.
If this is truly unsafe, I had planned to add a junction box where the outdoor receptacle is, and run rigid pvc conduit beside the greenhouse. I don't mind doing it, but an extension cord would be VERY convenient, if safe enough.
Thanks!!
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