This ain't very technological, but...

 

...does my 1500-watt space heater consume approximately the same amount of energy as (15) 100-wtt light bulbs operating at the same time?

If you're leaving the space heater on max for the same length of time, I would say yes. If it has a built in thermostat and cycles down, then no.

 

I'm assuming these are incandescent bulbs. What kind of a liberal are you? Even I use LED bulbs. :lol2:

Typically it should be less.

 

15 - 100 watt light bulbs will pass a constant 1500 watts.

 

Your space heater would have to be on max output at all times to pass 1500 watts constantly. Typically they cycle between high and low, often operating entirely at low once the temperature is reached.

Both will soak up most of a standard 15 amp household circuit. Much more and the breaker should kick in.

Thanks, everybody!

Actual photo of Pap trying to figure out how to turn the heater on:

 

Actual photo of Pap trying to figure out how to turn the heater on:

 

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That is SO funny!!! :lol: :lol: