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10-14-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
Franky123 Newbie   Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	Newbie Hi all, Just a little intro: I am a howeowner in Montreal CA and like to do DIY projects provided they are reasonable. I have used this site before for a floor problem and found it very helpful - last year. My question this time is regarding an electrical appliance. I bought an electric outdoor heater. It's rated at 13A with a max 1500 watts. However, every time I plug it in I see a spark in the outlet. It is not fitted with a switch (which is backwards IMO - made in China), so every time it's plugged in it draws the full 1500W (or more I assume). My question is this: is there an interrupter I can get for it so as to create a gradual draw when I turn it on. FYI: instructions on package say it can be plugged into a regular 120v outlet. I have been plugging it into a dedicated outlet (on its own breaker) without anything else on the same and stll I see that spark. Once its on, its fine, but I hate seeing that spark when I plug it in; it once even tripped the breaker. Thanking all in advance for any feedback. Frank Last edited by Franky123; 10-14-2009 at 10:08 AM.

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10-14-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
DangerMouse the Musigician     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 10,404	Newbie you could maybe buy an in-line switch for the cord? (get heavy-duty) the spark is inevitable with no power switch.... it's weird they'd make it that way. DM __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. to see some of my original magic tricks and trick boxes!