Question 1

So what exactly are the power requirements for this thing?  That is, amps for each motor?

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Hi Barbara,The ZappBug Oven 2 runs on two separate heaters, each of which are  1500W and operate on standard 110V power. The amperage will vary slightly depending on your wiring but it's normally 12.5 amps each. We suggest running each heater on a separate circuit so that you don't pop a breaker and include one extension cord so that you can have one heater plugged in directly beside the unit and the other plugged in to another circuit via the extension cord.

Question 2

Is running the oven noisy an obnoxious? I have a small apartment and wondering if I need to leave while it's on.

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You should not leave your home while the ZappBug oven is running. As per my review, the oven is heated by what are essentially two space heaters. IMO, it would be a fire hazard to leave while it is running. It is not noisy at all. It will make the room/apartment warm, so it is best to do it on a cold day and turn your regular heat down if it gets too warm.

Question 3

Do you have to bag your stuff inside the ZappBug oven? Or are the zippers bugproof?  The Thermal Strike makes you bag your stuff, it's a pain.

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I don't think I can answer that question with any first hand knowledge since I don't think our problem got to the level where things outside furniture were contaminated. I bought it and used it on clothing and other things just to be as thorough as possible. During the process we saw no evidence that they had gotten into any of the stuff we "cooked" in the "oven." However this is my opinion based on the instructions and my observations.There would be 4 possible ways the bugs could escape during the process.1- The zipper. It's a relatively large metal zipper, 2 actually which can close at either end of the opening or meeting anywhere in between. The closure point is not tight like you see in the better mattress covers. I don't think it can be due to the heavy duty construction of the zipper.2- The 2 heater inlets. Two inlet fabric heat tubes are sewn into the main body. There is tight elastic at the ends of the tubes. You insert the heaters into the tubes, the elastic is supposed to be tight enough to prevent escapes.3- The are screen vents sewn into the main body. The mesh to fine enough to prevent an adult bed bug from getting though it. I don't think even smaller ones could get through the mesh.4- Rips or tears. Obviously if there are any rips or tears in the unit the bugs could escape.With the exceptions of rips or tears I would not be concerned about bugs escaping unless the articles being placed in the ovean are so contaminated the bugs are literally climbing out of the articles as you are handling them. The thing you have to remember is how to use it properly. You are supposed to set up the oven and turn on the heaters before you start putting things in it. Then you have to unload your sealed bags directly over and into the oven opening so that anything alive will fall into the opening. The reason to have the heaters on is that the manufacturer claims the heat will either stun the bugs or cause them to run further into the center away from the incoming heat.We did not bag or containerize anything inside the oven. Clothing and stuff you place on the suspention net, heavy stuff on the blocks. The only exception was small items which we placed in plastic storage boxes for convienence. Some of the boxes warped a little from the heat but they only were worth about a buck or two which is nothing compared to what fighting bed bugs costs.A word of warning. If you have live bugs crawling around your stuff you can generally kill them by liberally spraying them with 97% rubbing alchol or Steri-Fab. But don't use alcohol or Steri-Fab near the heaters when they are on, the heaters can ignite the alcohol or Steri-Fab.As long as your unit is in good shape, properly assembled and you pre-heat it I don't see anything getting out of it alive. Hope this helps.

Question 4

Are the heaters compatible with 220v adapter?

Accepted Answer

While it's possible to use 220V adapters with the unit we don't recommend it. If you do use them, make sure that they are highly rated enough that they can handle the power draw of each heater - 1500 Watts. Also make sure they are UL certified, and if possible specifically for high power appliances.

ASIN	B00JU5G1PY
Amperage	12.5 Amps
Brand Name	ZAPPBUG
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (184)
Form Factor	Box
Fuel Type	Electric
Heat Output	1500 Watts
Heating Element	Radiant
Heating Method	Radiant
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions D x W x H	100.3D x 100.3W x 71.1H centimeters
Item Weight	9.69 Kilograms
Manufacturer	ZAPPBUG
Max Temperature Setting	155 Degrees Fahrenheit
Min Temperature Setting	100 Degrees Fahrenheit
Model Number	PTC-150G
Mounting Type	Floor Mount
Number of Items	1
Part Number	PTC-150G
Power Source	Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Garage, Home
Room Type	Living Room
Special Features	Portable
UPC	837654389607
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 Volts

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