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first of all you buy a double pole unit thermostat which should come with the mounting plate and thermostat and it should have 4 wires 2 red 2 black okay now you join the red to the red power wire and black to the black power wire and the 2 remaining wires which should be a red and black can be joined to the red and black wires on your heater .....now you should be good to go ............LEE48
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∙ 10y agoDepends on what is wrong with it. Can be a bad thermostat, or a broken or loose wire. Can also be the element is broken.
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Can an electric baseboard heater be installed under a towel rack in a bathroom?
Yes, an electric baseboard heater can be installed under a towel rack in a bathroom.
What is a resistor that can be found in a house?
A baseboard heater will fall into this category.
Is there a switch available to control power to a thermostat for 20A 240V electric baseboard heater?
There are two types of thermostats. One is a line voltage stat. This is in effect a switch and when turned to the off position the voltage is interrupted and the heater will not operate. The other type of stat is low voltage. There will be a relay in the baseboard heater that the thermostat is connected to. With this type if installation to turn the power completely off you will have to turn the breaker off that feeds the circuit.
What is the drawing symbol for a baseboard heater?
Hot----------------/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\------------Common This is the symbol for any electric heater. The controlling device would be noted as --------I I-------- denoting the Normally Open contacts of a relay and the would be wired to the Hot side. I cannot show you the symbol for a thermostat due to keyboard limitations.
What are electric baseboard heaters classified as?
Heating device or heating element.
Can an electric baseboard heater be installed under a towel rack in a bathroom?
Yes, an electric baseboard heater can be installed under a towel rack in a bathroom.
Where can one look for different electric baseboard heaters?
I am renewing my heater system because it is old. Where can I get more information on electric baseboard heaters?
Which energy transfers are used in the electric coil of a baseboard heater?
Conduction and Radiation - NOVANET
Which energy transfers are used in electric coil of a baseboard heater?
Conduction and Radiation - NOVANET
What is the most energy efficient electric heater?
The Fahrenheat Electric 5120 BTU Baseboard Heater is very energy efficient. Because of its "baseboard" design, it is not necessary to use a powerful to disperse the heat. It uses natural radiance, which saves on electricity costs.
What makes an electric baseboard heater tick?
The expansion and contraction of the heating element when the unit turns off and on. If you have ultra fine hearing and the thermostat is part of the baseboard heater it will be the bi-metal element in the thermostat.
Wiring diagram electric baseboard heater?
Yes, the heater is a 240/120 heater, but I want to operate as 120 volt
How many 240 volt electric baseboard heaters can you connect to a number 10 wire?
Depends on the Amperage of each baseboard heater (how many watts each one draws).
What is the lowest price for a baseboard heater?
The price of a baseboard heater is going to depend on the brand and length of the heater you are going to buy. You can get one for as little as $27 for a 30 4ft. baseboard.
What wire gauge and amperage for a 1600 watt wall heater?
1600 watts is unusually low for electric baseboard heaters! These usually are rated at about 6000 watts.Typical electric baseboard heaters operate on 220 volts thus you heater would pull about 7.3 amperes and 16 gauge wire can easily handle this.A standard 6000 watt baseboard heater pulls about 27 amperes and needs 10 gauge wire.
Whjat is one of the most effieicent electric wall heater brands?
Dayton is one of the most effieicent electric wall heater brands. You can read more at www.heater-home.com/recommended-baseboard-heaters.aspx
Can electric baseboard heaters be painted?
Yes, electric baseboard heaters can be painted.
