Heated toilet seat

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Fordean

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I have been given a spec on a Heated Toilet seat
Spec reads

System requirement
120v 15amp 60hz

So I ran a 15 amp Dedicated line.
But below

Says 1800 watts. Does this mean it uses full 1800 watts requiring 20 amp circuit.
 

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who knows what it means. there is so little difference in nhe cost of running a 20 A circuit versus a 15 A circuit that I would be inclined to just run a 20 A circuit.

1800 Watts seems like a lot for a heated toilet seat to me. It does not take a lot of heat to warm up something that small.
 
petersonra said:
who knows what it means. there is so little difference in nhe cost of running a 20 A circuit versus a 15 A circuit that I would be inclined to just run a 20 A circuit.

1800 Watts seems like a lot for a heated toilet seat to me. It does not take a lot of heat to warm up something that small.
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I agree I probably should have to just eliminate this question. But I already ran it. 15 amp

The attached file say system circuit size. 120v 15amp. I agree a fully loaded 1800 watt seat probably burn your ass.

Did you view attachment. Just curious if I upload it correct and is viewable
 
Fordean said:
I agree I probably should have to just eliminate this question. But I already ran it. 15 amp

The attached file say system circuit size. 120v 15amp. I agree a fully loaded 1800 watt seat probably burn your ass.

Did you view attachment. Just curious if I upload it correct and is viewable
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Part of the heat may be used to warm the bidet water.
 
I assume its controlled by a thermostat, and so 1800 watts would not be pulled for long.

So it could be plugged into a 15 amp receptacle on a 15 amp circuit. But that would have to be the only receptacle on that circuit.

I agree 1800 watts seems like a lot - I'm a little skeptical it will actually pull that much.
 
steve66 said:
I assume its controlled by a thermostat, and so 1800 watts would not be pulled for long.

So it could be plugged into a 15 amp receptacle on a 15 amp circuit. But that would have to be the only receptacle on that circuit.

I agree 1800 watts seems like a lot - I'm a little skeptical it will actually pull that much.
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Can you imagine a toilet seat WITHOUT a thermostat? Yes, sitting on a cold toilet seat can be a "wake up call" on a cold morning, but NOTHING like burning your bum (or worse)!

So yeah, with a thermostat it would not be a continuous load, so 15A (1800W if it is 120V) would be allowable.

Edit: Yes, it is thermostatically controlled...
FEATURES
  • Hybrid heater provides continuously heated water for consistent comfort
  • Self-cleaning function uses UV light to automatically clean the wand surfaces
  • Sleek, handheld remote control with two programmable user presets
  • LED lighting illuminates the bowl to serve as a nightlight
  • Heated seat with adjustable temperature settings
  • Front and rear wash modes provide warm water for cleansing
  • Adjustable water temperature and water pressure
  • Quiet-Close™ elongated lid and seat prevents slamming
  • Quick-Release™ functionality allows seat to be removed easily from toilet for convenient cleaning
  • Toilet seats are not returnable to Kohler Co. if opened or outside of original packaging
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Plug it in, turn it on and check for amp draw.l

15A breaker is fine.
 
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