Amps and Watts measure different things.
An Amp is a measure of electrical current and a Watt is a measure of Power.
Which ever device draws the higher amperage will be the one that uses more electricity!
Hence the 240 watt heater draw less amps even though it uses more watts:
Volts Watts/Electical Current Amps/Power
example heater 240 volt draws 2000/1000 watts - but uses 8.3/4.2 amps
example heater 120 volt draws 1500/750 watts - but uses 12.5/6.3 amps
Heating device or heating element.
Baseboard electric heaters are placed on the outer walls of a room in order to radiate heat towards the center of the room. They also heat up the outer walls of which usually are cooler than the inner walls.
Answer No, if the current to the baseboard heaters is off they can't run or heat.
Yes, an electric baseboard heater can be installed under a towel rack in a bathroom.
DC voltage can be used to run almost any device utilizing an electric heating element, including resistive baseboard and electric water heaters. In these applications, electrical current flowing in a heating element produces heat due to resistance.
Yes, electric baseboard heaters can be painted.
My new house as electric baseboard heaters. Are they safe for pets and babies?
I am renewing my heater system because it is old. Where can I get more information on electric baseboard heaters?
The average baseboard heaters are designed to help heat your home in the most efficient way possible. Starting at the bottom of the house. This is the best way to make your house warm.
wiring diagram electric baseboard heather
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Heating device or heating element.
There are many key advantages to having electric baseboard heaters. First, they are zoned well; in other words, one only needs to turn them on in the room he/she is currently in. Second, they don't take up a lot of space.
Baseboard electric heaters are placed on the outer walls of a room in order to radiate heat towards the center of the room. They also heat up the outer walls of which usually are cooler than the inner walls.
I need some heating in my kitchen but don't have room for a radiator or a wall heater. I have been told I could have electric baseboard heaters fitted but I don't know how effective they are. What web sites could I look at to find out about them?
Baseboard heaters are heaters that are wired into your home. They require an electrician and a dedicated circuit. They are said to be a lower cost than most heaters to install and are generally rated 5 stars! Look at the brand name Cadet.
Not really. Baseboard heaters are rated in watts. W = Amps x Volts has not changed since electricity came into being. What has changed are some of the designs of the baseboard heaters. Some heat oil in the baseboard heaters, which dissipate the heat out at a more even heat. On the market now are new types of thrermostats that pulse the baseboard heaters for a more regulated heat rather just turning them on when the thermostat calls for heat and turns them off when the thermostat is satisfied.