As easily as I made it happen makes me wonder why I dragged my feet so long. I guess it's because the area I have for a work "cubicle" is really just a corner or whatever. It's not a room. Because of that fact there are no actual outlets for electricity. Instead, there is a heavy-duty drop-down cord with a square 4-outlet box on the end that hangs down from the ceiling. When I say heavy duty, I mean it's about 5/8" thick wire (or cable) which is big stuff. I guess because it's not permanent it always seemed like an extension cord to me. It's really not--It's more like building wiring but flexible.
Suzie and I were out at Walmart in Auburn last weekend and went by the heater section. I saw these little Sunbeam ceramic heaters there for only $18 and I thought, "Hey, why not give one a try?"
Long story short: It didn't blow any breakers on low (1000-watt). I wanted to make sure before investing in an extension cord to put it in a more convenient spot. Especially because it's the same outlet area/breaker that our company computer routers are plugged into. The next morning I tried it on high (1500-watt) with the same results. No breakers popped, and no problems at all. Good to go!
Now I have convenient heat in my area and all is right with the world. For now that is.
Don't worry--I'll find something else to bitch about.
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