How many amps does the micro mini allow for?

Celtic74 · 02-12-2021, 11:22 AM

I have a 2018 micro mini 2106 fbs and wondering if anyone can tell me how many amps can I use without flipping a breaker? It’s about to get mega cold and will need the extra space heaters.

DavidM · 02-12-2021, 12:23 PM

Probably 30A AC. Just look at your shore power cord. If it has three plug in terminals it is 30A, if 4 it is 50A.

But also be aware that there are other power consumers other than electric heaters that you plug into the outlets. The most significant is the converter/charger. If your batteries are discharged it can pull as much a 8 amps AC. But once they are fully charged it drops to an amp or less.

I would plug in a 1,500 watt heater set on high and another 1,500 watt heater set on medium- probably 750 watts and see how that goes. If no breaker trip then you can try setting the second heater to high and see what happens. If the batteries are fully charged then no problem.

Also make sure the two heaters are plugged into separate breakers, usually port and starboard will work.

David

powercat_ras · 02-12-2021, 12:27 PM

Space heaters on high draw 1,500 watts at most ( 12 amps ). Most somewhat less. So, you can use up to 2 on a 30 amp shore cable and not trip the pedestal breaker. That said, you HAVE to turn off at least 1 of the space heaters whenever you run the hot water heater on electric, use the microwave, or use anything else with a heavy load like hair dryer on high in the bathroom.

You will have to figure what outlets are on which breaker and never plug both heaters into outlets on the same breaker.

Don't try to use space heaters with power strips or extension cords.

Celtic74 · 02-12-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidM

Probably 30A AC. Just look at your shore power cord. If it has three plug in terminals it is 30A, if 4 it is 50A.

But also be aware that there are other power consumers other than electric heaters that you plug into the outlets. The most significant is the converter/charger. If your batteries are discharged it can pull as much a 8 amps AC. But once they are fully charged it drops to an amp or less.

I would plug in a 1,500 watt heater set on high and another 1,500 watt heater set on medium- probably 750 watts and see how that goes. If no breaker trip then you can try setting the second heater to high and see what happens. If the batteries are fully charged then no problem.

Also make sure the two heaters are plugged into separate breakers, usually port and starboard will work.

David

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DavidM · 02-12-2021, 02:28 PM

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Best thanks I ever received on this forum. You are welcome!!!!

David

Old Navy · 02-12-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidM

Also make sure the two heaters are plugged into separate breakers, usually port and starboard will work.

On my Minnie, all 7 receptacles are on the same 15A breaker. I suspect the Micro Minnie is the same.

Celtic74 · 02-13-2021, 07:51 AM

Thank you so much

Old Navy · 02-13-2021, 11:49 AM

Your microwave should be on a separate, dedicated 20A breaker, and there is a free receptacle. In my Minnie, that outlet is inside the cabinet next to the microwave.