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Q: When a person plugs an electric heater into an outlet and then turns it on to heat up their bathroom they are demonstrating?
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By code can an outlet be next to a wall mounted Electric heater?

It may be next to it but never above it.


Can you soft wire an electric water heater and plug it into a household outlet?

If it does not come with a plug on it, no. If it is made for direct wire, then 99.9% chance is that it is a 240 volt unit. If you plug it into a 120 volt outlet your water will barely get warm.


Does a hissing sound coming from the wall where a space heater is plugged in indicate a problem with the wiring or cause a fire?

It might. Does the sound follow the space heater to a different outlet? If you place your head between the space heater and the outlet, does the hissing sound come from the wall, or from the heater? Sometimes different sounds come from different sides of applicances, and these sounds can reflect off the wall. A standard vacuum cleaner and some electric irons draw about the same current as a space heater. Is the sound present with either of those plugged into the same outlet instead? It might be a snake, saying "thank you" for the warmth.


What is a VAC outlet?

That is the normal electric outlet found on the walls of your home in the USA


Can you use a none dedicated outlet for a space heater for a short period of time?

Yes, a space heater can be plugged into any outlet. Depending on what else is drawing current on the circuit will govern whether the circuit will trip or not. If the heater is plugged in and the circuit does not trip it can be left plugged as long as it is needed. If the heater trips after a few seconds, then try another outlet.

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Is it a fire hazard when the wall outlet that has an electric heater plugged into it is hot?

Yes and Very Possible! Bad connections cause heat so the outlet may be defectice. The outlet or the supply line may also not be rated to supply the current (amperage) required by the heater.


What is a good brand of outdoor patio heater?

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Can you soft wire an electric water heater and plug it into a household outlet?

If it does not come with a plug on it, no. If it is made for direct wire, then 99.9% chance is that it is a 240 volt unit. If you plug it into a 120 volt outlet your water will barely get warm.


Can you install a flex outlet in the bathroom?

Yes, flex can be used on a bathroom outlet. All code regulations have to be strictly adhered to regarding distances from openings and plumbing fixtures. Bathroom circuits have to be supplied from GFCI breakers.


What are the names of all the water hoses in a car?

Upper and lower radiator, inlet and outlet heater core, bypass,Upper and lower radiator, inlet and outlet heater core, bypass,


Does a hissing sound coming from the wall where a space heater is plugged in indicate a problem with the wiring or cause a fire?

It might. Does the sound follow the space heater to a different outlet? If you place your head between the space heater and the outlet, does the hissing sound come from the wall, or from the heater? Sometimes different sounds come from different sides of applicances, and these sounds can reflect off the wall. A standard vacuum cleaner and some electric irons draw about the same current as a space heater. Is the sound present with either of those plugged into the same outlet instead? It might be a snake, saying "thank you" for the warmth.


What is a VAC outlet?

That is the normal electric outlet found on the walls of your home in the USA


Where are the inlet and outlet heater hoses located?

The outlet from the engine that feeds hot coolant into the heater core is usually (but not always) located close to the thermostat. The return hose from the heater core usually returns into the water pump.


Will an electric dryer shock if it is plugged into an electric stove outlet?

You bet it will.