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Hank Weber
Jun 11, 2008, 11:26 AM
I'm considering putting radiant heat in my bath since I've got it down to the bare bones for a remodel. I've read that each square foot of mat draws .1 amp. I'll be installing approximately 12 square feet of mat, equaling 1.2 amps. Can I tap into an existing circuit for this little of a draw?
Missouri Bound
Jun 12, 2008, 05:43 PM
Follow the manufacturers installation instructions.
steven62
Jun 17, 2008, 02:15 PM
Wow! That sounds like too much. What brand are you using? Most of them (Including Suntouch) pull 1 amp per 10 square feet. 12 watts per square foot.
If you tap into a non GFI circuit, (No GFI's whatsoever!) like a light circuit, this can be acceptable.