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Vandetta55
Jun 2, 2009, 04:40 PM
I am planning on connecting 3 baseboard heaters into my existing electrical panel. 2 are 1500W and the other is 750W. I know I can connect the 750W heater with an existing breaker (with other heaters on it) and I won't overload the circuit.

My problem is that I am hoping to connect the 2 - 1500W heaters onto one single pole breaker (I don't have room on my panel for a double pole).

Can I connect the two heaters to a 12-2 wire and a 20 amp breaker (single pole)?

I believe the heaters I bought are dual rated 1500W/1125W 240V/208V, if I connected this at 1125W 208V, will that help me out at all? And if yes, how do I wire this, 12/2 wire to 20 amp breaker (single pole)?

Thanks in Advance

tkrussell
Jun 2, 2009, 04:43 PM
You can't. A 2 pole breaker rated 240 volts is needed. A single pole breaker is only good for 120 volts. And converting the heaters to 120 volts mean new heaters will be needed. And the amperage capability if the circuit will be in half.

Vandetta55
Jun 2, 2009, 08:34 PM
Ok, thanks tkrussell... I've actually contacted a electrian to do this work for me.

Thanks Again