One of these questions that sometimes pop up in my mind. While the answer isn't really important, it bugs me as to why it is this way.
Most utility heaters have two settings : 750W and 1500W. That makes sense. Using the lower settings allows to use some other equipment on the same circuit without tripping the breaker while the highest setting heats up more but uses almost all of a standard 15A breaker capacity.
There is however a utility heater model made by various manufacturers called a "Milkhouse Heater". It also has two setting : 1300W and 1500W. That's not much of a difference in both power draw and heat output.
Anybody knows why this model has two settings so close to one another instead of a single set power ?
Most utility heaters have two settings : 750W and 1500W. That makes sense. Using the lower settings allows to use some other equipment on the same circuit without tripping the breaker while the highest setting heats up more but uses almost all of a standard 15A breaker capacity.
There is however a utility heater model made by various manufacturers called a "Milkhouse Heater". It also has two setting : 1300W and 1500W. That's not much of a difference in both power draw and heat output.
Anybody knows why this model has two settings so close to one another instead of a single set power ?