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Bob_H
Jan 24, 2013, 12:50 PM
Wondering if anyone can help me please. Can I wire this baseboard (I believe it is 208/240) on 120/240 circuit? I have tried and when I turn the thermostat on it pops the breaker?
stanfortyman
Jan 24, 2013, 01:04 PM
Then you wired it wrong.
The term 120/240v is a service rating. You have 120V loads in the house, along with 240V loads (like an A/C, power tool, motors, electric heat, etc), as well as 120/240V loads (like a range or dryer).
With regard to an electric heater, the term 208/240V means it can be wired at either 208V or 240V. At 208V it will simply put out less wattage than at 240V.
Are you related to this post: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/convert-120-208-208-240-a-729832.html
This is not exactly a common question so it's weird to get two in one day.
Bob_H
Jan 24, 2013, 01:17 PM
No, I didn't post that one. Thanks for reply.
Bob_H
Jan 24, 2013, 01:57 PM
I connected one of the black thermostat wires to one of the black heater wires, then remaining black heater wire to the other black thermostat wire. Then I connected a hot supply wire to red thermostat wire and the other hot supply to other red thermostat wire. The breaker pops when I turn the heat up. Any suggestions?
Thanks
stanfortyman
Jan 24, 2013, 02:05 PM
Yeah, the two red are one side of the thermostat, the two blacks are the other. So now when you turn up the thermostat it closes red to red and creates a 240V dead short.
Did you see the wiring diagram in the instructions?
Bob_H
Jan 24, 2013, 02:08 PM
Yeah, the two red are one side of the thermostat, the two blacks are the other. So now when you turn up the thermostat it closes red to red and creates a 240V dead short.
Did you see the wiring diagram in the instructions?
No, I do not have the diagram and can't seem to find one online..
stanfortyman
Jan 24, 2013, 02:25 PM
http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/T498B1553-Submittal%20Sheet.pdf
Scroll down to Fig. 3. In your case both L1 & L2 would be hot.
Bob_H
Jan 24, 2013, 02:45 PM
http://s3.pexsupply.com/product_files/T498B1553-Submittal%20Sheet.pdf
Scroll down to Fig. 3. In your case both L1 & L2 would be hot.
Thanks very much. That works perfectly. I really appreciate it.