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  • May 17, 2008, 10:38 AM
    mdmale35
    Wiring 120 volt, 1250 baseboard heater
    House has a 120 volt, q-mark hyd electric baseboard heater ran on 14/2 cable with 2 recepticales of the same feed. 15 amp breaker in panel.

    Is the OK?

    Thx
  • May 17, 2008, 12:38 PM
    donf
    What is the amperage listed on the heater.
  • May 17, 2008, 01:11 PM
    mdmale35
    10.4 amps

    iap-home: Qmark HBB1250 Electric Hydronic Baseboard Heater
  • May 17, 2008, 01:20 PM
    donf
    If you are using the baseboard heat, you will only have 4.4 amps available.

    I would recommend putting the heater on an independent 15 amp circuit
  • May 17, 2008, 05:52 PM
    stanfortyman
    That unit requires a dedicated 15A circuit.
    A 20A circuit could be shared with a few other items, but shouldn't really.
  • May 17, 2008, 08:02 PM
    Handyman2007
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stanfortyman
    That unit requires a dedicated 15A circuit.
    A 20A circuit could be shared with a few other items, but shouldn't really.

    I agree 100%

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