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baseboard heater wiring

 
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dochom



Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: Pennsylvania
PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:38 pm    Post subject: baseboard heater wiring Reply with quote
I am replacing a baseboard heater and purchased a 120v unit. The wiring from the wall is (2) 120v lines tied together. Do I need a 240v heater or can I use the 120v that I purchased?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
the "2 120 volt lines" are probably circuited to make one 240 volt line to feed the old heater. You will have to reconfigure to make the new heater work. Make sure all circuit sizing is appropriate so as not to overload the wiring.
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dochom



Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: Pennsylvania
PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you. I decided to return the 120v unit and replace it with a 240v. It is working fine.
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