Another crawl space heat question...Electricians?

ITD · 11-09-2012, 09:21 AM

I agree with SS on this, that breaker should have tripped if the heater was on full power. I also think there was a loose connection somewhere. I wouldn't trust that breaker knowing this.

I also would have an electric baseboard with a thermostat hard wired in, it might cost a little more up front, but I think having the heater on a thermostat will save you in the long run. I looked for a plug in thermostat for you , but was only able to find 120V.

Good luck.

11-09-2012, 09:21 AM	#11
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 490 Thanked 704 Times in 394 Posts	I agree with SS on this, that breaker should have tripped if the heater was on full power. I also think there was a loose connection somewhere. I wouldn't trust that breaker knowing this. I also would have an electric baseboard with a thermostat hard wired in, it might cost a little more up front, but I think having the heater on a thermostat will save you in the long run. I looked for a plug in thermostat for you , but was only able to find 120V. Good luck.