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bncinwv · 11-17-2011, 03:59 AM

Even if you plug both into a 20 amp circuit, if it is a typical Mr Coffee 10 cup pot, you are still going to kick the breaker. The amperage draw on a coffee pot is typically 10 amps. I think John has your best solution, find an unused circuit that you can use solely for the space heater (and again as John stated: washer/dryer outlet would be perfect). On the note of the wiring requirements, I am really curious if the Amish craftsmen actually differentiate the wiring runs with 12 and 14 gauge wire or default to (hopefully) 12 gauge for the rig for simplicity reasons? Might have to do some investigating unless someone has this knowledge of what is in the walls already? Good topic!!
Bingo

11-17-2011, 03:59 AM	#5
bncinwv Montana Master Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winfield Posts: 7,327 M.O.C. #6846	Even if you plug both into a 20 amp circuit, if it is a typical Mr Coffee 10 cup pot, you are still going to kick the breaker. The amperage draw on a coffee pot is typically 10 amps. I think John has your best solution, find an unused circuit that you can use solely for the space heater (and again as John stated: washer/dryer outlet would be perfect). On the note of the wiring requirements, I am really curious if the Amish craftsmen actually differentiate the wiring runs with 12 and 14 gauge wire or default to (hopefully) 12 gauge for the rig for simplicity reasons? Might have to do some investigating unless someone has this knowledge of what is in the walls already? Good topic!! Bingo __________________ Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.