I have posed this question to local electricians and vendors. The answers are almost consistently inconsistent. Any opinions would be appreciated.
I am interested in installing an electric fireplace in a new construction basement recreation room area. Should I place the 1500W fireplace on a dedicated 15 or 20A breaker, or can I plug it into a circuit shared by a small in-wall electric heater which I believe also draws either 750W or 1500W?
I don't want to plug it into the circuit that I will have for the tv, dvd, etc. If I have the tv on, the dvd on, using a blender by the bar area, have a juke box plugged in, lamps plugged in, if desired, etc, the probability of overload is high.
I would consider having it share a 20A circuit with the bathroom heater for two reasons. The bathroom heater is unlikely to be running at the same time and I additionally have a 6" duct supply to the 10X10 bathroom so that room would likely be adequately heated.
Thanks for any advice or suggestions.
I am interested in installing an electric fireplace in a new construction basement recreation room area. Should I place the 1500W fireplace on a dedicated 15 or 20A breaker, or can I plug it into a circuit shared by a small in-wall electric heater which I believe also draws either 750W or 1500W?
I don't want to plug it into the circuit that I will have for the tv, dvd, etc. If I have the tv on, the dvd on, using a blender by the bar area, have a juke box plugged in, lamps plugged in, if desired, etc, the probability of overload is high.
I would consider having it share a 20A circuit with the bathroom heater for two reasons. The bathroom heater is unlikely to be running at the same time and I additionally have a 6" duct supply to the 10X10 bathroom so that room would likely be adequately heated.
Thanks for any advice or suggestions.