Herpstat HP Tripping

[PitOnTheProwl]

Many appliances with motors and/or compressors spike a lot higher than the constant runtime draw when they turn on.

You would think Herpstat would have accounted for that??
I would bet the initial fire up is the same power draw no matter what setting its on...

[Justinhicks]

You would think Herpstat would have accounted for that??
I would bet the initial fire up is the same power draw no matter what setting its on...

Current draw is proportional to power (wattage). Lower wattage = lower current. The wattage selector places parts of the circuit in or out of the circuit.

Inrush current really only applies to an inductive or capacitive load ( motors or transformers). This heater is pretty much purely resistive.

My money is on a thermal overload or relay.